̘. ̈n.ˈprɔdju:s 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. øøproducible adj. producibility n. [ME f. L producere (as
PRO-(1), ducere ductlead)]