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

Offering Customizable Workstations Offering adjustable lighting, noise-dampening features and flexible furniture allows employees to tailor their workspace to their needs, fostering comfort and productivity. —Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

According to a study by the International Listening Association, effective listening can boost workplace productivity by as much as 55%. —Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025

Poor listening also leads to flawed decisions and lost productivity. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025

Enslaved persons, as Aristotle saw them, could be seen as a public good, to be used by the elite for the productivity of society. —Monti Datta, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 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