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

By unifying the capabilities of search engines, productivity tools, and expert systems, ChatGpt Operator signals a new paradigm in workplace technology, where AI is no longer just a support system but an active collaborator. —Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

Imagine spaces that combine the comfort of home, the pleasure of people’s company, and a delicious cup of coffee with a dynamic environment designed for productivity and security. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024

The iPad can also last up to 10 hours or more when doing basic tasks, or about six or seven when doing some light productivity work. —Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Nov. 2024

Remote and hybrid work models have surged in the post-Covid world, proving that an improved work-life balance has a largely positive effect on employee productivity. —Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024

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