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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Hauser, who’s battled lower back issues and 3-point inefficiency throughout the season, is 12-for-20 from three over his last four games.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
In the run-up to Dr. Baek’s hiring, people have been dying in ambulances en route to hospitals due to delays and the inefficiency of rescue teams in providing quick care.
—Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
How Do Connected Conversations Reduce Inefficiency? Connected conversations reduce inefficiencies by bringing everyone into the same dialogue.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to think these are major problems — but a majority of Democrats still agree that corruption and inefficiency are significant challenges for the government.
—Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
In the run-up to Dr. Baek’s hiring, people have been dying in ambulances en route to hospitals due to delays and the inefficiency of rescue teams in providing quick care.
—Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
How Do Connected Conversations Reduce Inefficiency? Connected conversations reduce inefficiencies by bringing everyone into the same dialogue.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to think these are major problems — but a majority of Democrats still agree that corruption and inefficiency are significant challenges for the government.
—Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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