Complete Definition of "efficiency"

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Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

#: The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

  1. The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose.

#: The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.

  1. A one room apartment.

#: I have an efficiency available June through July.

Antonyms
inefficiency
wastefulness

Translations

Arabic: ��اءة
Dutch: efficiëntie
French: rendement
German: Effizienz
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Portuguese: eficiência
Spanish: eficiencia

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