1. the quality or state of being productive; the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input
2. the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed
Usage: economics; business

Examples

• The new software increased our team’s productivity by 30%.
• Worker productivity has risen steadily over the past decade.
• She tracks her daily productivity using a time management app.
• The factory’s productivity declined after the equipment malfunction.
• Economists measure productivity by comparing output to input.
• Taking regular breaks can actually improve your productivity.
• The company invested in training to boost employee productivity.