efficiency
word
/ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
i-FI-shuhn-see
/ɪfˈɪʃənsi/
i-FI-shuhn-see
Definition
The ability to do something well without wasting time, energy, or resources. It refers to working in the best possible way with the least waste.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in business, engineering, and daily tasks. Collocations: 'improve efficiency', 'energy efficiency'. Do not confuse with 'effectiveness'—'efficiency' is about doing things with minimal waste, not just achieving goals.
Spanish: eficienciaPortuguese (BR): eficiênciaPortuguese (PT): eficiênciaChinese (Simplified): 效率Chinese (Traditional): 效率Hindi: कुशलताArabic: كفاءةBengali: দক্ষতা - কার্যকারিতাRussian: эффективностьJapanese: 効率Vietnamese: hiệu suất - hiệu quảKorean: 효율성Turkish: verimlilik - etkinlikUrdu: موثر انداز - فعالیتIndonesian: efisiensi
Example Sentences
We must improve our efficiency to save time.
basic
Her efficiency at organizing events always impresses me.
natural
If we want to cut costs, boosting efficiency is key.
natural
The new machine has better efficiency than the old one.
basic
Efficiency is important when working in a team.
basic
With practice, you'll notice your efficiency goes up a lot.
natural