1 [U] the process of growing or making food, goods or materials, especially large quantities:
wheat / oil / car production * land available for food production * The new model will be in production by the end of the year. * Production of the new aircraft will start next year. * The car went out of production in 1990. * production costs / difficulties * a production manager / process
seealsoMASSPRODUCTION
2 [U] the quantity of goods that is produced:
a decline / fall in production * an increase in production * It is important not to let production levels fall.
3 [U] the act or process of making sth naturally:
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones
4 [C,U] a film/movie, a play or a broadcast that is prepared for the public; the act of preparing a film or a play, etc:
a new production of 'King Lear' * Every year the school puts on a musical production. * He wants a career in film production.
IDIOMS
on production of sth (formal) when you show sth:
Discounts only on production of your student ID card.
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