production
Translation
production, output, work, performance
Examples
The factory increased its production.
The factory increased its production.
She works in film production.
She works in film production.
The school put on a production of Hamlet.
The school put on a production of Hamlet.
Grammar Patterns
the production of ((sth.)) The production of cars has increased.
a production of ((sth.)) The school put on a production of Hamlet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manufacturing, creation, output
Etymology
From Latin 'productio' (a bringing forth), from 'pro-' (forward) + 'ducere' (to lead).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'product' being brought forward ('pro-'). The action of making it is 'production'.