Associations to the word «Efficiency»

Wiktionary

EFFICIENCY, noun. The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
EFFICIENCY, noun. (dated) The quality of producing an effect or effects.
EFFICIENCY, noun. The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
EFFICIENCY, noun. (United States) A one-room apartment.
EFFICIENCY APARTMENT, noun. Bachelor apartment

Dictionary definition

EFFICIENCY, noun. The ratio of the output to the input of any system.
EFFICIENCY, noun. Skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort; "she did the work with great efficiency".

Wise words

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