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productivity

/ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/noun

The quality of producing a lot or working efficiently.

Example sentences

  • “Regular breaks actually improved the team's productivity.”
  • “Factory productivity rose sharply after the new machines were installed.”

A staple of economics reporting, as in 'productivity growth', and of office culture, where 'productivity tips' promise more done per hour.

Synonyms for productivity

  • efficiency
  • output

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