prodn.

Noun

production (countable and uncountable, plural productions)

1. The act of producing, making or creating something.
   • The widget making machine is being used for production now.
2. The act of bringing something forward, out, etc., for use or consideration.
   • I tramped to a neighbouring market-town, and, late as the hour was, the production of a few shillings procured me supper and a night's lodging in a cheap coffee-house.1910, Saki [pseudonym; Hector Hugh Munro], “The Lost Sanjak”, in Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches, London: Methuen & Co. […], →OCLC, pages 16–17
3. The act of being produced.
   • The widgets are coming out of production now.
4. The total amount produced.
   • They hope to increase spaghetti production next year.
5. The presentation of a theatrical work.
   • If you get the chance, try and catch the new production of "Hamlet."
6. An occasion or activity made more complicated than necessary.
   • He made a simple meal into a huge production.

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