noun
Common
productivity
pro-duhk-TIH-vuh-tee
Productivity (noun) means the rate at which work, goods, or results are produced, especially in relation to effort or resources. Example: “Working in a quiet room raised my productivity more than any app did.”
noun
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The rate at which work, goods, or results are produced, especially in relation to effort or resources.
"Working in a quiet room raised my productivity more than any app did."
"The new software boosted the team’s productivity."
"Farm productivity improved after the new irrigation system."
How to use productivity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much gets produced or achieved for the effort or resources put in.
Common pairings
increase productivity
labor productivity
productivity tools
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Word forms
- Plural
- productivities
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Etymology
From productive + -ity.
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What does “productivity” mean?
The word “productivity” means the rate at which work, goods, or results are produced, especially in relation to effort or resources. In plain terms, how much gets produced or achieved for the effort or resources put in.
How do you pronounce “productivity”?
“Productivity” is pronounced pro-duhk-TIH-vuh-tee (/ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “productivity” in a sentence?
Here is “productivity” used in a sentence: “The new software boosted the team’s productivity.”
What part of speech is “productivity”?
“Productivity” is a noun.
Is “productivity” a common word?
“Productivity” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between productivity and efficiency?
Productivity measures how much output is produced relative to effort, time, or resources, while efficiency measures how well resources are used with minimal waste. You can be productive by making a lot but still be inefficient if you use more resources than necessary.
What is the difference between productivity and production?
Productivity is a rate that relates output to the effort or resources put in, whereas production is the total amount of goods or results actually made. Doubling production by hiring twice as many workers does not necessarily raise productivity.
Is 'productivity' countable or uncountable?
'Productivity' is an uncountable noun, so it is not normally used in the plural or with 'a'. You say 'high productivity' or 'an increase in productivity' rather than 'productivities'.
What words commonly go with 'productivity'?
Common collocations include 'boost productivity', 'increase productivity', 'improve productivity', and 'productivity gains'. People also refer to 'workplace productivity' and 'labour productivity'.
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