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productivity

noun/prəˈdʌktɪvɪti/

definition

the efficiency of production or the rate at which goods and services are produced

example

The company implemented new technologies to enhance productivity in their manufacturing processes.

synonyms
efficiencyoutputyield
word origin — From Latin 'productivus', meaning 'productive', from 'productus', meaning 'produced'.

productivity, messenger, neutrality, spontaneity, enhancement: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 79. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. productivity · noun/prəˈdʌktɪvɪti/

    the efficiency of production or the rate at which goods and services are produced

    The company implemented new technologies to enhance productivity in their manufacturing processes.

    Synonyms: efficiency, output, yield

    Origin: From Latin 'productivus', meaning 'productive', from 'productus', meaning 'produced'.

  2. messenger · noun/ˈmɛs.ɪn.dʒɚ/

    a person or thing that carries messages or conveys information

    The messenger delivered the important documents to the office just in time for the meeting.

    Synonyms: courier, emissary, agent

    Origin: Middle English: from Old French messager, from Latin missiō, missiōnem 'sending', from mittere 'to send'

  3. neutrality · noun/nuˈtræləti/

    the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement

    The country's policy of neutrality allowed it to avoid getting entangled in the ongoing conflict between its neighbors.

    Synonyms: impartiality, disinterest, nonalignment

    Origin: from Latin 'neutralitas', from 'neutralis' meaning 'neither one nor the other'

  4. spontaneity · noun/spɑn.təˈneɪ.ə.ti/

    the quality of being open and unconstrained in behavior or action

    Her spontaneity brought excitement to the otherwise dull party, encouraging everyone to join in the festivities.

    Synonyms: impulsiveness, freedom

    Origin: From Latin 'spontaneus', meaning 'of one's own accord, voluntary'.

  5. enhancement · noun/ɪnˈhænsmənt/

    the process of improving the quality or value of something

    The enhancement of user experience is critical for the success of any new software application.

    Synonyms: improvement, upgrade, enrichment

    Origin: Middle English, from the word 'enhance' which comes from Old French 'enhanter' meaning 'to raise, to elevate', derived further from Latin 'inaltare' meaning 'to raise up'.