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

One study suggested that participation in the wellness program increased average worker productivity by over 5 percent. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Longer work lives boost productivity and tax revenue. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025

Technology has enabled him to complete smaller tasks during brief breaks from family engagement, effectively maximizing his productivity throughout the day. —Jon Stojan, USA Today, 15 June 2025

With a one-time payment of $14.97, this license provides full access to a future-ready operating system built for productivity and security. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 June 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