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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Finally, the value of better health to economic growth, productivity, and security must be recognized: Nearly one-quarter of growth in middle- and low-income countries from 2001 to 2011 grew out of improvements in health.
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Vanessa Kerry, STAT, 31 May 2024
Unlike management’s strengths, these weaknesses are highly correlated with engagement and therefore also retention and productivity, Gallup adds.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment will minimize conflicts and enhance overall team productivity and job satisfaction.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
These cutting-edge solutions will enhance brokers' and investors' efficiency, productivity, and success in their daily operations.
—Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
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Vanessa Kerry, STAT, 31 May 2024
Unlike management’s strengths, these weaknesses are highly correlated with engagement and therefore also retention and productivity, Gallup adds.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment will minimize conflicts and enhance overall team productivity and job satisfaction.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
These cutting-edge solutions will enhance brokers' and investors' efficiency, productivity, and success in their daily operations.
—Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
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“Productivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/productivity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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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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