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productivity

pro·duc·tiv·i·ty [ pr duk tívvətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rate of production: the rate at which a company produces goods or services, in relation to the amount of materials and number of employees needed

2. ability to produce: the ability to be productive

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