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Productivity

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌprəʊdʌkˈtɪvəti//ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvəti/"]/

Meaning of Productivity

the rate at which a worker, a company or a country produces goods, and the amount produced, compared with how much time, work and money is needed to produce them

In simple words: How much work or things someone can do in a certain time.

Productivity in a sentence

• **high/improved/increased productivity**
• Wage rates depend on levels of productivity.
• the low agricultural productivity of the country
• Few employers measure employee productivity.
• It cost the company $25 million in reduced productivity.
• Organizations today just can't afford to lose productivity.
• Productivity is growing at a very healthy rate.
• The strike took a heavy toll in lost productivity.
• Wage increases outpaced growth in productivity.
• If you want to stay in this job you'll need to get your productivity up.

How to use Productivity

Use 'productivity' in professional settings to discuss efficiency. Avoid it in casual conversations among friends. It's appropriate in reports, discussions about work, or research.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'produce' and 'activity' — how much you create during your activities.

Related words

Collocations with Productivity

• high
• low
• enhanced
• level
• boost
• enhance
• improve
• go up
• grow
• improve
• level
• boom
• enhancement
• a decline in productivity
• a reduction in productivity
• a gain in productivity

Synonyms for Productivity

• efficiency
• output
• performance
• effectiveness
• throughput

Opposites of Productivity

• unproductivity
• inefficiency

Common mistakes with Productivity

• Confused with 'production' vs 'productivity'.
• Using 'productive' incorrectly as a noun instead of 'productivity'.
• Overusing in casual contexts where simpler terms like 'output' might fit better.

Frequently asked questions about Productivity

What does Productivity mean?

How much work or things someone can do in a certain time.

What is the definition of Productivity?

the rate at which a worker, a company or a country produces goods, and the amount produced, compared with how much time, work and money is needed to produce them

How do you use Productivity in a sentence?

**high/improved/increased productivity**

Can you give another example of Productivity?

Wage rates depend on levels of productivity.

What are synonyms for Productivity?

Common alternatives include efficiency, output, performance, effectiveness, throughput.

What is the opposite of Productivity?

Opposite meanings include unproductivity, inefficiency.

What words go with Productivity?

It commonly pairs with high, low, enhanced, level, boost, enhance, improve, go up, grow, improve, level, boom, enhancement, a decline in productivity, a reduction in productivity, a gain in productivity.

What are common mistakes when using Productivity?

Confused with 'production' vs 'productivity'. Using 'productive' incorrectly as a noun instead of 'productivity'. Overusing in casual contexts where simpler terms like 'output' might fit better.

How do you pronounce Productivity?

US: /["/ˌprəʊdʌkˈtɪvəti//ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvəti/"]/, UK: /["/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Productivity?

Use 'productivity' in professional settings to discuss efficiency. Avoid it in casual conversations among friends. It's appropriate in reports, discussions about work, or research.

What CEFR level is Productivity?

"Productivity" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.