productivity

Definition of productivitynext
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 His approach combines research on neuroscience and productivity with personal experience and stories. John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic. Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus provides six productivity applications through a one-time purchase. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026 Some common software programs such as Microsoft Office and Zoom have tools that can be used for tracking worker productivity, but the tracking features aren’t always activated. Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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