v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. bring forward for consideration, inspection, or use (will produce evidence).
2 manufacture (goods) from raw materials etc.
3 bear or yield (offspring, fruit, a harvest, etc.).
4 bring into existence.
5 cause or bring about (a reaction, sensation, etc.).
6 Geom. extend or continue (a line).
7 a bring (a play, performer, book, etc.) before the public. b supervise the production of (a film, broadcast, etc.).
--n.
1. a what is produced, esp. agricultural and natural products collectively (dairy produce). b an amount of this.
2 (often foll. by of) a result (of labour, efforts, etc.).
3 a yield, esp. in the assay of ore.
Derivatives:
producible adj. producibility n.
Etymology: ME f. L producere (as PRO-(1), ducere duct- lead)