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

Why Bundling Is Becoming a Distribution Strategy Consumers today manage various subscriptions across entertainment, fitness, productivity, cloud storage and more. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026

When workers are terrified, turnover rises, productivity falls and long-term investment stalls. —Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

The setup prioritizes messaging and productivity apps, including Gmail, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026

The Kansas City Royals had a clear desire to improve their outfield productivity — alongside the overall depth — this offseason. —Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026

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