(computing) A rewrite rule specifying a symbol substitution that can be recursively performed to generate new symbol sequences. (more information on Wikipedia)
“The production of semiconductors is extremely complex, requiring high levels of automation.”
“An immense amount of blood, sweat, and tears went into the production of his latest masterpiece.”
“It was a stunningly effective ending to a brilliant production, a very obvious candidate for the best piece of Shakespearian theatre of the year.”
producer
(economics) An individual or organization that creates goods and services.
One who produces an artistic production like a CD, a theater production, a film, a TV program and so on.
(biology) An organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple molecules and an external source of energy.
(Britain, Ireland, slang) An arrest for speeding after which the driver is allowed seven days (or ten, in the Republic of Ireland) in which to produce his/her driving licence and related documents at a police station.
“How can a film producer or a Hollywood actress ever expect to get inside the mind of a writer?”
“Is it justified when a producer of weapons states that they are not responsible for the wars waged with the weapons they have developed?”
“The country was a producer of spices, sugar, and cloves for the Indian Ocean trade network.”
produce
Items produced.
Amount produced.
Harvested agricultural goods collectively, especially vegetables and fruit, but possibly including eggs, dairy products and meat; the saleable food products of farms.
“After first months of operation a 4-times higher productibility by higher core configuration in the core box, lower core box wear by lower shooting pressures and lower setup time were approved.”
“This in turn enables IEs to deal with productibility issues and production costs early on.”
“That such a market of carbon unproduction will ultimately have virtually no impact upon the trajectory of global carbon emissions is almost beside the point.”
producent
(obsolete) One who produces, or provides for inspection.