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efficiency

nounfeminine/ifisiˈẽsjɐ/high

e·fi·ci·ên·ci·a

Definition

The ability to accomplish a task or produce a result with the minimum waste of time, effort, or resources.
The new machine improved production efficiency.
We assessed the energy efficiency of the house.
Common collocations
energy efficiencyhigh efficiencylevel of efficiencyefficiency gains

Etymology

Do latim 'efficientia'.

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