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efficiency

ef·fi·ciency

UK/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ US/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ fairly common us

noun

1.

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

2.

skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort

  • “she did the work with great efficiency”
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Origin

From Latin efficientia, equivalent to efficient + -cy.

Phrases

  • cost efficiency
  • efficiency engineer
  • efficiency ratio

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