self-production
nounUK /ˌself prəˈdʌkʃən/
US /ˌself prəˈdʌkʃən/
The act of making something by yourself instead of buying it or getting it from someone else.
Her self-production of vegetables in the garden saved the family money.
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2. In biology, the process by which a living thing creates its own substances or parts.
The self-production of enzymes helps the cell function properly.
3. In economics, producing goods for one's own use rather than for sale.
Self-production of food reduced their dependence on the market.
4. In media, the making of content by an individual or group without outside help.
The band's self-production of their album gave them full creative control.