re´pro|duc´er

re´pro|duc´er
re|pro|duce «REE pruh DOOS, -DYOOS», verb, -duced, -duc|ing.
–v.t.
1. to produce again: »

A radio reproduces sounds. Some animals are able to reproduce lost parts or organs of their bodies. The exact conditions that existed ten years ago cannot be reproduced today.

2. to produce (offspring): »

One function of all animals is to reproduce their own kind.

3. to make a copy of: »

A phonograph will reproduce your voice. A camera will reproduce a picture.

–v.i.
1. to produce offspring: »

Most plants reproduce by seeds.

SYNONYM(S): propagate, generate.
2. to be reproduced; make a copy; take copying: »

This carbon paper reproduces badly.

re´pro|duc´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • pro|duc|i|bil|i|ty — «pruh DOO suh BIHL uh tee, DYOO », noun. the quality of being producible …   Useful english dictionary

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  • pro|duc|tion|ize — «pruh DUHK shuh nyz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to put into production: »A parallel programme inside the factory was devoted to productionizing the equipment (Science Journal) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • pro|duc|tiv|i|ty — «PROH duhk TIHV uh tee», noun. the power to produce; productiveness: »There is only one effective way to control long range inflationary pressures, and that is increased productivity (Harper s) …   Useful english dictionary

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