productivity

noun

pro·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌprō-dək-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌprä-,

prə-ˌdək-

1

: the quality or state of being productive

2

: the rate per unit area or per unit volume at which biomass consumable as food by other organisms is made by producers

Examples of productivity in a Sentence

The country has low agricultural productivity.

The company is looking for ways to improve worker productivity.

There has been an increase in productivity.

Recent Examples on the Web

Zoom has introduced new agentic capabilities to its AI Companion, enhancing productivity and collaboration. —Gene Marks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

It's equipped for streaming, browsing, or basic productivity tools like Google Workspace March 30 at 11:59 p.m. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025

Another way Feinstein is likely the last of his kind is his extraordinary productivity. —John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025

Organizations that prioritize employee engagement see a myriad of benefits, including stronger retention, higher productivity, and a more resilient culture. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing productivity

• hyper-productivity

Rhymes for productivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity

Kids Definition

productivity

noun

pro·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)prō-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē 

ˌpräd-(ˌ)ək-,

prə-ˌdək-

1

: the quality or state of being productive

2

: the rate of production at which food for other living things is made by living things that are producers