Efficiency - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪˈfɪʃnsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word efficiency
Brit.  |ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word efficiency

noun

- the ratio of the output to the input of any system
- skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
she did the work with great efficiency

Extra examples

Because of her efficiency, we got all the work done in a few hours.

The factory was operating at peak efficiency.

A furnace with 80 percent fuel efficiency wastes 20 percent of its fuel.

The company is trying to lower costs and improve efficiencies.

She's expanding the business with the objective of improving efficiency.

...the government quelled the outbreak with ruthless efficiency...

He did the work with his customary efficiency.

Because of the engine's efficiency the car has very low running costs (=the cost of owning and using a car or machine).

I've already arranged everything. How's that for efficiency?

High profits do not necessarily imply efficiency.

We need to look very carefully at ways of improving our efficiency.

Her efficiency and intelligence are beyond question.

Scientists can also play a role in improving energy efficiency in their laboratories.

He ran the company with ruthless efficiency.

She acted with speed and efficiency.

Word forms

noun
singular: efficiency
plural: efficiencies
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