as in productiveness
the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed
The country has high agricultural productivity. The company is looking for ways to improve worker productivity. There has been an increase in productivity.
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The system Tovar describes is a productivity hack sometimes called the Pomodoro Technique.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
One poor game raises fair questions but doesn’t taint a resume built on high productivity and creativity in the passing and running games.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Consider the goals and initiatives that could boost productivity, negate the impact of inflation and drive down costs.
—Adam Coffey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
While the topic is frequently debated, data suggests that remote work may boost productivity.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
One poor game raises fair questions but doesn’t taint a resume built on high productivity and creativity in the passing and running games.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Consider the goals and initiatives that could boost productivity, negate the impact of inflation and drive down costs.
—Adam Coffey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
While the topic is frequently debated, data suggests that remote work may boost productivity.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Productivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productivity. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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