⚙️productivity

noun
/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/

Meaning

the rate at which work is done or goods are produced, especially in relation to the time and resources used
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example Sentences

Improving employee productivity is vital for business growth.

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

Genetic techniques increase agricultural productivity.

Synonyms

efficiency, output, performance, effectiveness, capacity, yield
Entry 1
efficiency, output, performance, effectiveness, capacity
Entry 2
efficiency, output
Entry 3
output, yield

Antonyms

inefficiency, idleness, unproductiveness
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inefficiency, idleness, unproductiveness
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idleness, inefficiency
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idleness, inefficiency

Collocations

high productivity, improve productivity, labor productivity, productivity growth

More Example Sentences

The new schedule is thought to improve productivity.

While automation may increase productivity, it could reduce employment.

Maintaining healthy boundaries improves both mental well-being and productivity.

Today, I’m going to be talking about productivity skills and how it affects all of you.

Now I focus on one task at a time and move to the next only after completing it, which has increased my productivity.