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.
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Annual pay gains theoretically should fall to 3.5% to align with the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal, But recent strong growth in productivity, or output per worker, could let companies dole out 4% raises without having to increase prices, economists say.
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Share relevant research: When appropriate, respectfully share studies about the productivity and wellness benefits of uninterrupted time off with your manager or HR.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
With all of the money tied up in Prescott and Lamb, there needs to be a move that helps get the best version of them, as well as boosting the overall productivity and depth of the offensive playmakers.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Studies support this: A 2023 paper published in the Academy of Management Journal found that employees who dressed better than usual experienced higher self-esteem and productivity.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Share relevant research: When appropriate, respectfully share studies about the productivity and wellness benefits of uninterrupted time off with your manager or HR.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
With all of the money tied up in Prescott and Lamb, there needs to be a move that helps get the best version of them, as well as boosting the overall productivity and depth of the offensive playmakers.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Studies support this: A 2023 paper published in the Academy of Management Journal found that employees who dressed better than usual experienced higher self-esteem and productivity.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for productivity
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“Productivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/productivity. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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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
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