produce
verb [ T ]
PRODUCTION uk/prəˈdjuːs/ us/prəˈduːs/to make or grow something to be sold:
Foreign-owned companies now produce a quarter of our manufacturing output.
Unlike ethanol made from corn, not a drop of cellulosic ethanol is being commercially produced.
See also
mass produce
to make a particular thing happen:
The arrival of competition in the telecoms industry produced a surge of talent and innovation.
to organize the practical and financial arrangements for a film, television programme, etc.:
He produced several current-affairs programmes before being appointed Chairman of the channel.
to provide something to be examined:
Consultants produced a report recommending that 1,200 posts be cut.
produce
noun [ U ]
PRODUCTION uk/ˈprɒdjuːs/ us/prəˈduːs/food that has been grown on a farm, especially to be sold:
dairy/fresh/organic produce