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

Final Thoughts Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 4.0 Excellent The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 delivers excellent gaming and productivity performance in a travel-friendly design for less than $500. —PC Magazine, 22 May 2025

By integrating technology and capturing data analytics, farmers can make informed decisions that enhance productivity while protecting the environment, including: • Resource Efficiency: Maximizing inputs like water and fertilizers can lead to cost savings and reduce waste. —Tom Gauthier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

In recent years, Beijing and Washington have been vying for supremacy in AI technology that could confer the winner advantages in economic productivity, scientific breakthroughs and national security. —Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 22 May 2025

Helping the numbers were perpetual productivity enhancements and the ability to manage through changes in tariffs. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 May 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