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

“To drive continuous productivity improvements and maintain strong cost discipline, Maersk has announced steps to simplify the organization and reduce the company’s corporate overhead,” it said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

While AI may be hurting some software and services industries, it’s also expected to boost U.S. productivity, which is positive for economic growth.

From Barron's

Moreover, the promised productivity gains from AI products like those Claude is offering have been a big part of the bull thesis around the technology.

From Barron's

While current AI models are impressive, Arya said it will likely take several years for them to prove their worth from a productivity standpoint.

From MarketWatch

“For managers concerned with sustainable productivity, giving people uninterrupted time away from work can be a powerful lever.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• capacity
• fertility
• production
• yield