efficiency

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Synonyms 1.2.5 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Noun

efficiency (plural efficiencies)

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

   The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

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

   The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.

3. A one-room apartment.

   I have an efficiency available June through July.

   Fully-furnished efficiencies

[edit] Antonyms

• inefficiency
• wastefulness

[edit] Derived terms

• energy efficiency
• material efficiency
• fuel efficiency
• efficiency ratio
• business efficiency
• quantum efficiency
• electrical efficiency
• thermal efficiency
• algorithmic efficiency
• Pareto efficiency
• allocative efficiency

[edit] Related terms

• effect
• effective
• effectiveness
• effectivity
• effector
• effectual
• effectuate
• efficacious
• efficacity
• efficacy
• efficient
• efficiently

[edit] Synonyms

• effectiveness

[edit] Translations