to produce; output
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to produce (products); to output
neutralOften used in economics, business, and production contexts to describe the generation of goods, services, or data. The focus is on the result of a production process.
Our factory produces a large quantity of high-quality electronic products every month.
This project should produce the greatest benefit with the minimum manpower.
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The company's goal this year is high output with low input.
This research produced very valuable academic papers.
The farmers worked hard and produced an abundant harvest.
noun
output; production; yield
neutralUsed as a noun to refer to the quantity or value of goods and services produced. Commonly seen in reports and analyses.
The company's total output last year increased by twenty percent compared to the year before last.
The stability of agricultural output is crucial to national food security.
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We need to analyze the relationship between input and output.