Synonyms for

Productivity

Verb / ˌprəʊdʌˈktɪvʌti: / / ˌprəʊdʌˈktɪvɪti: / Another word for productivity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Productivity refers to a measure of how much work is accomplished in a certain amount of time.

Synonyms & similar words

productiveness unproductiveness efficiency output yield capacity productiveness effectiveness performance activity doing labor employment work production accomplishment achievement success progress advancement gain headway

Synonyms by register

Formal

efficiency output performance efficacy

Informal

getting things done bang for your buck oomph horsepower

Literary

fecundity fruitfulness fertility

Antonyms

idleness laziness inactivity unproductiveness sloth stagnation

Common collocations

  • increase productivity
  • boost productivity
  • improve productivity
  • labor productivity
  • productivity growth
  • productivity gains
  • measure productivity
  • productivity level

Word family

noun productivity
verb produce
adjective productive
adverb productively

Usage note

Productivity often refers to the rate at which goods are produced or services are rendered. It is commonly used in economic and business contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She hoped to increase her productivity by working from home.
  2. The companys productivity has been decreasing over the past year.
  3. A good nights sleep can help improve productivity the next day.
  4. The new software has increased efficiency and productivity in the office.
  5. The teams productivity was affected by the lack of resources.

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