[v. pruh-doos, -dyoos; n. prod-oos, -yoos, proh-doos, -dyoos] 
verb, -duced, -duc⋅ing, noun | 1. | to bring into existence; give rise to; cause: to produce steam. |
| 2. | to bring into existence by intellectual or creative ability: to produce a great painting. |
| 3. | to make or manufacture: to produce automobiles for export. |
| 4. | to bring forth; give birth to; bear: to produce a litter of puppies. |
| 5. | to provide, furnish, or supply; yield: a mine producing silver. |
| 6. | Finance. to cause to accrue: stocks producing unexpected dividends. |
| 7. | to bring forward; present to view or notice; exhibit: to produce one's credentials. |
| 8. | to bring (a play, movie, opera, etc.) before the public. |
| 9. | to extend or prolong, as a line. |
| 10. | to create, bring forth, or yield offspring, products, etc.: Their mines are closed because they no longer produce. |
| 11. | Economics. to create economic value; bring crops, goods, etc., to a point at which they will command a price. |
| 12. | something that is produced; yield; product. |
| 13. | agricultural products collectively, esp. vegetables and fruits. |
| 14. | offspring, esp. of a female animal: the produce of a mare. |
[pruh-duhk-tuh-bil-i-tee] , pro⋅duc⋅i⋅ble⋅ness, pro⋅duce⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun