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

The workplace, however, has high demands for attendance, productivity, concentration and social interaction — far greater than what is required to function in the home. —Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

This is excellent for decluttering, productivity and wellness goals. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026

Companies like Buffer report a 22% productivity increase since going to four days permanently, and an 88% jump in job applications. —Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Done right, these investments would lower input costs, strengthen long-term productivity, and help protect more than 500 million smallholder farmers worldwide. —Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 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