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efficiency

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ifisiˈẽsjɐ/e·fi·ci·ên·ci·a

Definition

1

The ability to accomplish a task or produce a result with the minimum waste of time, effort, or resources.

Usage examples

The new machine improved production efficiency.
We assessed the energy efficiency of the house.

Common combinations

energy efficiencyhigh efficiencylevel of efficiencyefficiency gains