productiveness

noun

Definition of productivenessnext
as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result the prodigious productiveness of the nation's shipyards during World War II

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  1. efficacy
  2. effectiveness
  3. efficiency
Noun
  • Another way to measure the law’s efficacy is to ask parents themselves.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
  • Many within the military outside the high command also spoke against Fedorov, voicing skepticism about the efficacy of his reforms.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of efficacy
Noun
  • Swimming, sweating and even everyday wear can reduce its effectiveness over time.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • The effectiveness of a monitoring system ultimately depends not only on the volume of data collected but also on the credibility, security, and reliability of the information produced.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Definition of effectiveness
Noun
  • Its small size allows it to power cruise missiles and other autonomous platforms where weight, packaging and fuel efficiency directly affect range and payload capacity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The front-wheel-drive model remains the efficiency champion, while all-wheel drive adds traction and considerably more punch.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of efficiency
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“Productiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productiveness. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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