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Prepositions with nouns

Of productivity vs. in productivity

In productivity is used when discussing changes or differences in efficiency. Of productivity usually appears after another noun.

Quick answer

How are these forms used?

Use in productivity when talking about improvement, change, or differences. Of productivity normally belongs to a larger phrase such as levels of productivity.

The software led to gains in productivity.
The company measured levels of productivity across teams.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
in productivity

Describing change or variation

Common after words like increase, improvement, or decline.

We noticed an improvement in productivity after training.
2
levels of productivity

Describing amount or quality

Of productivity often follows a measurement noun.

High levels of productivity are difficult to maintain.
3
productivity in + field

Showing context or area

Use productivity in to name the area being discussed.

Research productivity in agriculture has improved.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
in productivity
There was a rise in productivity.
change or difference in efficiency
of productivity
The importance of productivity is clear.
part of a larger phrase
productivity in
Productivity in manufacturing increased.
specific field or area

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of productivity alone

This combination usually needs another noun before it.

✕ of productivity ✓ levels of productivity

Confusing productivity with production

Productivity means efficiency, not output itself.

✓ Employee productivity improved.

Using in productivity without context

It usually follows words such as increase or decline.

✓ a drop in productivity

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The new system caused an increase ___ productivity.
2. Managers tracked levels ___ productivity.
3. Productivity ___ healthcare has improved.

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Frequently asked questions

Is in productivity correct?

Yes, especially after words like increase, drop, or improvement.

When is of productivity used?

Usually after another noun such as level, measure, or importance.

What is the difference between productivity and production?

Productivity is efficiency; production is the act or amount of making something.

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