productivity

American  

[proh-duhk-tiv-i-tee, prod-uhk‑] / ˌproʊ dʌkˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌprɒd ʌk‑ /

noun

1. the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services.

   The productivity of the group's effort surprised everyone.

2. Economics. the rate at which goods and services having exchange value are brought forth or produced.

   Productivity increased dramatically last year.

3. Grammar. the ability to form new words using established patterns and discrete linguistic elements, as the derivational affixes -ness and -ity,

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productivity British  

/ ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ /

noun

1. the output of an industrial concern in relation to the materials, labour, etc, it employs

2. the state of being productive

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productivity Cultural  

1. In business, a measure of worker efficiency, such as one hundred units per hour. In economics, involvement in the creation of goods and services to produce wealth.

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Other Word Forms

• antiproductivity adjective
• nonproductivity noun
• semiproductivity noun
• unproductivity noun

Etymology

Origin of productivity

First recorded in 1800–10; productiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

If your employer doesn’t understand that artificial intelligence could increase productivity, that is something to consider before signing a contract.

From MarketWatch

Both core and headline inflation are above the target and unit labor costs have risen in an economy that still suffers from weak productivity growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Dodgers are banking on the productivity Tucker has shown when healthy — he’s a career .273 hitter with an .865 OPS — but he’s dealt with injuries the last two seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

Popular chatbots represent a bait and switch, promising connection while farming our attention and claiming to help productivity while eroding meaningful work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Immigration is crucial to labor supply and job growth, Zandi said, adding that immigrants also tend to start new companies at a higher rate, which helps fuel long-term productivity gains.

From Barron's

Related Words

• capacity
• fertility
• production
• yield