inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
Examples of inefficiency in a Sentence
The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency.
She claims that money can be saved by reducing inefficiencies.
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This resource-aware orchestration prevents inefficiencies and optimizes performance.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
For cities facing gridlock and transit inefficiencies, Glydways offers an intriguing question: What if public transit didn’t have to mean waiting, stopping, or sharing space with strangers?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The proposal suggests that about 79 million American households could benefit from a direct payment, incentivizing them to report inefficiencies, thus potentially increasing overall savings.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
By prioritizing high-impact credentials and addressing systemic inefficiencies, the state can create a more dynamic workforce while reducing unnecessary expenditures.
—Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
For cities facing gridlock and transit inefficiencies, Glydways offers an intriguing question: What if public transit didn’t have to mean waiting, stopping, or sharing space with strangers?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The proposal suggests that about 79 million American households could benefit from a direct payment, incentivizing them to report inefficiencies, thus potentially increasing overall savings.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
By prioritizing high-impact credentials and addressing systemic inefficiencies, the state can create a more dynamic workforce while reducing unnecessary expenditures.
—Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌin-ə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
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