production mean

Meaning

1. 1nouncountablebusinesstechnical

   A resource such as a machine, tool, building, or money that is used to make goods or provide services.

   Grammar: Countable, but usually used in the plural phrase 'means of production': the means of production are owned by the company.

   Patterns

   • the means of production
   • own the means of production
   • control the means of production

   In economics class we discussed who owns the means of production in a capitalist system.

   The factory's production means include expensive robots and a large warehouse.

   Workers argued that they should have a share in the means of production they use every day.

Word forms

Common combinations

means of production

The means of production in this industry are mostly privately owned.

own the means of production

The family owns the means of production for their small clothing business.

control the means of production

The government controls the means of production in some economies.

modern means of production

Modern means of production have replaced many manual jobs.

Synonyms and how they differ

capital goods

Capital goods are the machines and tools businesses buy; 'means of production' is broader and can include land and buildings.

resources

Resources is a general word for anything useful; 'means of production' specifically refers to things used to make goods.

Word family

produce verb

To make or grow something, especially in large amounts.

production noun

The process of making goods or growing food.

productive adjective

Able to produce a lot of goods, results, or useful work.

Commonly confused: production mean or production line?

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