productivity

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

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Recent Examples of productivity Growth models suggest that scientific advances now account for a majority of productivity gains in high‑income countries. Marc Zimmer, The Conversation, 7 July 2025 Preferring to wake early and use the time before mid-afternoon for maximum productivity, lions are diligent and good sleepers who are the best at adhering to a schedule, Dr. Breus says. Jp Shaffer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025 Docking stations enhance productivity by connecting laptops to multiple peripherals with a single plug-in. Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025 Globally, philanthropic initiatives are increasingly recognizing that men’s mental health is not a side issue but is central to public health, family stability, and economic productivity. Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for productivity

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“Productivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productivity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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