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

On Wednesday, the group announced a call for participation with the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, inviting any US resident to participate in the qualifying round of a nationwide red-teaming effort to evaluate AI office productivity software. —Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024

It is known for its meticulous attention to detail and desire for structure, productivity and purification. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024

Striving to create a company culture where joy and gratitude are an integral part of everyday experiences fosters a workplace that can enhance employee engagement and productivity. —Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

CFOs are continuing to explore use cases for generative AI to support efficiency and productivity. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Aug. 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