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

While the internals aren't dazzling, the 14th-generation Intel i5 processor is more than speedy enough to tackle standard productivity tasks, Web browsing and media streaming. —K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025

Headphones and Earbuds Owning the right noise-canceling headphones can be a game-changer for productivity. —Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025

After all, supply chains are delicate ecosystems where a single delay can ripple through multiple businesses and affect productivity and profits. —William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Striking the right equilibrium between drive and downtime is essential for maintaining long-term productivity and well-being. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing productivity

• hyper-productivity

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