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.
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USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Verdict: An Affordable and Secure Cloud Storage App IDrive Team is a terrific option for small companies needing low-cost storage and a few productivity tools.
—Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
The idea of slowing down and focusing on fewer activities can clash with a busy routine that is geared toward productivity and efficiency.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Federal employee unions argue telework has increased productivity and efficiency and also helped the government recruit and retain top talent.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
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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
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