English

efficiency

ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si, ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi, ɪˈfɪʃn̩si
Meaning: the quality of doing something well without wasting time or energy
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi, ɪˈfɪʃn̩si

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Example sentences

The new engine is designed for maximum fuel efficiency.
The new engine is designed for maximum fuel efficiency.
The company hired a management consultant to improve efficiency.
The company hired a management consultant to improve efficiency.
The company decided to restructure its operations to improve efficiency.
The company decided to restructure its operations to improve efficiency.
The main goal is to improve efficiency; cost savings are purely incidental.
The main goal is to improve efficiency; cost savings are purely incidental.
The consultant provided actionable insights to improve the company's efficiency.
The consultant provided actionable insights to improve the company's efficiency.

Usage Notes

Often used in technical or business contexts to describe the ratio of output to input.

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