EFFICIENCY

Efficiency

Efficiency in general, describes the extent to which time, effort or cost is well used for the intended task or purpose. It is often used with the specific purpose of relaying the capability of a specific application of effort to produce a specific outcome effectively with a minimum amount or quantity of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort. "Efficiency" has widely varying meanings in different disciplines.

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efficiency

Noun

  1. The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
    The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.
  2. The quality of producing an effect or effects.
  3. The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
    The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.
  4. A one-room apartment.
    I have an efficiency available June through July.
    fully-furnished efficiencies


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