production in WordNet English dictionary

1. the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
   "production was up in the second quarter"
   output  yield  production 
   
2. an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
   "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production"
   product  production 
   
3. the act or process of producing something
   "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells"
   production 
   
4. (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law
   "the appellate court demanded the production of all documents"
   production 
   
5. (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
   "he introduced more efficient methods of production"
   production 
   
6. the creation of value or wealth by producing goods and services
   production 
   
7. a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television
   "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?"
   production 
   
8. a display that is exaggerated or unduly complicated
   "she tends to make a big production out of nothing"
   production