Efficiency Meaning in English

word

US

/ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

i-FI-shuhn-see

UK

/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: eficiencia
• Portuguese (BR): eficiência
• Portuguese (PT): eficiência
• Chinese (Simplified): 效率
• Chinese (Traditional): 效率
• Hindi: कुशलता
• Arabic: كفاءة
• Bengali: দক্ষতা - কার্যকারিতা
• Russian: эффективность
• Japanese: 効率
• Vietnamese: hiệu suất - hiệu quả
• Korean: 효율성
• Turkish: verimlilik - etkinlik
• Urdu: موثر انداز - فعالیت
• Indonesian: efisiensi

Example Sentences

The new machine has better efficiency than the old one.

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We must improve our efficiency to save time.

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Efficiency is important when working in a team.

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Her efficiency at organizing events always impresses me.

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If we want to cut costs, boosting efficiency is key.

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With practice, you'll notice your efficiency goes up a lot.

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