Simple Definition of productivity

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productivity

noun

: the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed
The country has low/high agricultural productivity.
The company is looking for ways to improve worker productivity.
There has been an increase in productivity.

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“Productivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/productivity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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