efficiency
noun
ef·fi·cien·cy
i-ˈfi-shən-sē 
plural efficiencies
1
: the quality or degree of being efficient
2
a
: efficient operation
b(1)
: effective operation as measured by a comparison of production with cost (as in energy, time, and money)
(2)
: the ratio of the useful energy delivered by a dynamic system to the energy supplied to it
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Examples of efficiency in a Sentence
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.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Turnovers continued to plague the Huskies in the fourth quarter, but Ole Miss couldn’t maintain its third quarter offensive efficiency.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
Key Takeaways The key to increasing legal tech adoption in your law firm lies in strong leadership support that fosters a culture that embraces innovation and clearly communicates the long-term benefits of technology for both efficiency and client success.
—Daniel Farrar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The Terps’ offensive eruption in the first half was aided by remarkable efficiency from behind the 3-point line.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for efficiency
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/efficiency. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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efficiency
noun
ef·fi·cien·cy
i-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural efficiencies
1
: the quality or degree of being efficient
2
: efficient operation
3
: the ratio of the useful energy delivered by a machine to the energy supplied to it
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