Pronunciation

/ɪˈfɪʃnsi/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) The state or quality of being efficient; the ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. It often refers to the ratio of output to input in a system. For example: “The company’s success was due to its remarkable efficiency in production processes.”

Example Sentence: The new machine has significantly improved our manufacturing efficiency.

Phrases:

• “Operational efficiency”: The measure of how well an organization can use its resources to produce goods and services without waste.
• “Energy efficiency”: The ability of a system or device to deliver services using less energy.
• “Work efficiency”: The level of effectiveness with which work tasks are completed within a given time frame.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The project manager aimed to boost team efficiency by streamlining communication.”
• “Investing in renewable energy technologies increases energy efficiency and reduces costs over time.”

Synonyms

• Effectiveness
• Productivity
• Competence
• Economy
• Prudence
• Productiveness
• Performance
• Output/Input Ratio

Antonyms

• Inefficiency
• Waste
• Ineffectiveness
• Profligacy
• Slackness