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Grammar : Adj
Spell : verb pruh-doos, -dyoos; noun prod-oos, -yoos, proh-doos, -dyoos
Phonetic Transcription : verb prəˈdus, -ˈdyus; noun ˈprɒd us, -yus, ˈproʊ dus, -dyus



Définition of producing

Origin :
  • early 15c., "develop, proceed, extend," from Latin producere "lead or bring forth, draw out," figuratively "to promote, empower; stretch out, extend," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + ducere "to bring, lead" (see duke). Sense of "bring into being" is first recorded 1510s; that of "put (a play) on stage" is from 1580s. Related: Produced; producing.
  • adj bearing
Example sentences :
  • "Six hundred and thirty-five dollars," answered Robert, producing it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Not that he had the slightest intention of producing it in his private capacity.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The boy halted at the counter, producing a handful of square envelopes.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • He foresaw that he should gain credit by producing such a man.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • They are producing the stuff for almost nothing at the cost of men's lives.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • As for Bagley, his risk in producing a play by an unknown man was great.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • We shall enter it as conquerors, by dint of producing masterpieces.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • A very suitable method of producing a smokestack is shown in Fig. 95.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • I also turned my attention to producing many other little inventions.
  • Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
  • "Thank you, my boy," said Mr. Lavender, producing a shilling.
  • Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy

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