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- DictionaryEf·fi·cien·cy/əˈfiSHənsē/
noun
- 1. the state or quality of being efficient: "greater energy efficiency"
The meaning of EFFICIENCY is the quality or degree of being efficient. How to use efficiency in a sentence.
the quality of working well in an organized way, without wasting time or energy: She gets through her work with speed and efficiency. What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services. [ C ] something that is done to avoid wasting time, energy, or money:
the state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; competency in performance. accomplishment of or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort: The assembly line increased industry's efficiency.
the quality of achieving the largest amount of useful work using as little energy, fuel, effort, etc. as possible: Families and business need to take steps to maximize energy efficiency. Streamlining cars increases their fuel efficiency.
Definition of efficiency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Efficiency is the often measurable ability to avoid making mistakes or wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time while performing a task. In a more general sense, it is the ability to do things well, successfully, and without waste.
2 days ago · Efficiency is the quality of being able to do a task successfully, without wasting time or energy.
Efficiency is avoiding a waste of time, effort, or resources. Many people have begun to use compact fluorescent light bulbs because of their greater energy efficiency.
The meaning of EFFICIENT is productive of desired effects; especially : capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (as of time or materials). How to use efficient in a sentence. Comparing Efficient, Effective, and Proficient Synonym Discussion of Efficient.
a good use of time and energy, without wasting any: fuel efficiency. We must improve the efficiency of the industry. (Definition of efficiency from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
