efficiency

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/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

noun 5

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

ruthless

great, high

The new software improved our workflow with great efficiency and saved us hours each week.

VERB + EFFICIENCY

achieve | boost, enhance, improve, increase, maximize, promote | decrease, impair, reduce

EFFICIENCY + NOUN

drive, measures

The company launched an efficiency drive to reduce costs and improve productivity.

gains, improvements, savings

The company made significant efficiency improvements after installing new software systems.

PREP

with ~

The new manager reorganized the department with impressive efficiency, reducing costs by half.

~ in

The new software improved efficiency in managing our daily tasks.

Definitions

noun

The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

In a letter DeJoy sent to Congress on Thursday, he said DOGE teams will “assist us in identifying and achieving further efficiencies,” saying the Elon Musk-led agency will focus on improving the management of USPS retirement assets and the Workers’ Compensation Program, as well as addressing the agency’s legislative mandates and regulatory requirements.

The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.

The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

Even at the busiest periods, an air of quiet orderliness pervades the hall, and the first impression gained by the traveller is one of efficiency, neatness and cleanliness.

The quality of producing an effect or effects.

The manner of this divine efficiency being far above us.

A one-room apartment.

I have an efficiency available June through July.

fully-furnished efficiencies

Thesaurus

Synonyms

Antonyms

inefficiency

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Wiktionary

The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.

Wiktionary

The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

Wiktionary

Our firm is a giant one, and there are some rules and regulations, which should be revised or rescinded to reduce red tape and increase efficiency.

Tatoeba · #29106

That makes for efficiency.

Tatoeba · #51145

Office managers expect accuracy, efficiency, and dedication.

Tatoeba · #245464

Usage Notes

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In some senses, efficiency is marked as dated, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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