Productiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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productiveness

 

[ prəˌdʌktɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the workplace

The quality of being productive; the effectiveness of producing results, goods, or services.

Synonyms

effectiveness, efficiency, productivity.

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Word Description / Examples
productiveness

Used to describe the ability to produce or create something, often applied to creative or intellectual output. It is not as commonly used as 'productivity'.

  • The productiveness of the writer was evident in her numerous novels.
  • A lack of productiveness in the team can lead to missed deadlines.
efficiency

Denotes the ability to achieve a goal using the least amount of time, effort, and resources. It emphasizes optimizing performance and resource usage.

  • Implementing new software improved the company's efficiency.
  • Energy efficiency is crucial for reducing environmental impact.
effectiveness

Refers to the ability to achieve a desired outcome or goal. It is often used in the context of the quality and success of actions, strategies, or tools.

  • The effectiveness of the new marketing campaign was proven by increased sales.
  • To improve effectiveness, we should focus on training and clear communication.
productivity

Typically refers to the rate of output per unit of input, such as labor or time. It is commonly used in economic, work, and industrial contexts.

  • Worker productivity increased after the introduction of flexible working hours.
  • High productivity is essential for the growth of the manufacturing sector.

Examples of usage

  • His productiveness in the office has earned him a promotion.
  • The company's success is largely due to the high level of productiveness among its employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "productiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 produtividade

🇮🇳 उत्पादकता

🇩🇪 Produktivität

🇮🇩 produktivitas

🇺🇦 продуктивність

🇵🇱 produktywność

🇯🇵 生産性 (せいさんせい)

🇫🇷 productivité

🇪🇸 productividad

🇹🇷 verimlilik

🇰🇷 생산성 (saengsanseong)

🇸🇦 إنتاجية (intajiyya)

🇨🇿 produktivita

🇸🇰 produktívnosť

🇨🇳 生产力 (shēngchǎnlì)

🇸🇮 produktivnost

🇮🇸 afkast

🇰🇿 өнімділік

🇬🇪 წარმოებისუნარიანობა (tsarmoebisunarionoba)

🇦🇿 məhsuldarlıq

🇲🇽 productividad

Etymology

The word 'productiveness' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the word 'productive' with the suffix '-ness' added to form a noun. The concept of productivity has been essential in various fields, especially in the industrial and economic sectors, to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and output.

See also: byproduct, prod, product, production, productively, productivity, products, unproductiveness.