production

Definition

The act of producing, making or creating something.

Etymology

From Middle English produccioun, from Old French production, from Latin prōductiō, prōductiōnem (“a lengthening, prolonging”). Equivalent to produce + -tion. See produce.

Example Sentences

• "The widget making machine is being used for production now."
• "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."
• "The widgets are coming out of production now."