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    productivity

    US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

    ・

    UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

    B1TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounRate at which people or machines produce
    My productivity at work decreases after lunch
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
    Economists are studying the factors that influence productivity growth in developing nations.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
    I've been focusing on improving my personal productivity by using time-management techniques.

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    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • productivity losses resulting from an overweight population are estimated to top $129 billion by 2035, almost 2% of its GDP.

      productivity losses resulting from an overweight population are estimated to top $129 billion by 2035, almost 2% of its GDP.

    • and productivity losses

      and productivity losses

    B2

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • The result would be a critical productivity gap between the two sides of the Atlantic.

      The result would be a critical productivity gap between the two sides of the Atlantic.

    • “The result would be a critical productivity  gap between the two sides of the Atlantic.”

      “The result would be a critical productivity  gap between the two sides of the Atlantic.”

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • We need to emphasize on how we are able to bring these results and emotional well-being together so that we can increase productivity as a whole.

      We need to emphasize on how we are able to bring these results and emotional well-being together so that we can increase productivity as a whole.

    • together so that we can increase productivity as a whole.

      together so that we can increase productivity as a whole.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • highest level in a decade and productivity on the up? May I invite my right hon. Friend

      highest level in a decade and productivity on the up? May I invite my right hon. Friend

    • What better way to start the year of engineering than to see manufacturing output at its highest level in a decade and productivity on the up?

      What better way to start the year of engineering than to see manufacturing output at its highest level in a decade and productivity on the up?

    B1

    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • This wasn't an altruistic move; they were trying to increase worker productivity.

      This wasn't an altruistic move; they were trying to increase worker productivity.

    • They were trying to increase worker productivity. 

      They were trying to increase worker productivity. 

    B2

    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • Another factor was a remarkable increase in agricultural productivity in the 16th century.

      Another factor was a remarkable increase in agricultural productivity in the 16th century.

    • This increased productivity eventually brought down prices, and

      This increased productivity eventually brought down prices, and

    B1

    Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?

    10:50Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?
    • It's not just a productivity thing; I think it's morally wrong.

      It's not just a productivity thing; I think it's morally wrong.

    • productivity thing. I think it's morally wrong. Listen,

      productivity thing. I think it's morally wrong. Listen,

    B1

    10 cheap purchases that improved my life

    09:0810 cheap purchases that improved my life
    • Two of them are on productivity.

      Two of them are on productivity.

    • And I've got another one which is themed around productivity for creators, which is coming out in a few weeks time.

      And I've got another one which is themed around productivity for creators, which is coming out in a few weeks time.

    B1

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • In the second quarter of the same year, US productivity data posted its biggest ever annual drop.

      In the second quarter of the same year, US productivity data posted its biggest ever annual drop.

    • And some economists blame workers leaving jobs or not trying hard at their current jobs for the hit to productivity.

      And some economists blame workers leaving jobs or not trying hard at their current jobs for the hit to productivity.

    B1

    Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    09:03Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman
    • But I call this, by the way, this whole philosophy, I call fixed schedule productivity.

      But I call this, by the way, this whole philosophy, I call fixed schedule productivity.

    • I call fixed schedule productivity.

      I call fixed schedule productivity.

    A2