Definitions

efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /

NOUN

adeptness, effectiveness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability adaptability capability competence energy expertise performance productivity readiness skill talent

STRONG

abundance address adequacy capableness competency completeness economy effectualness efficacy facility faculty know-how potency power powerfulness productiveness proficiency prowess quantity resourcefulness response skillfulness suitability suitableness thoroughness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness ignorance impotence inability inadequacy incapability incapacity incompetence ineptness weakness

STRONG

inefficiency lack

WEAK

helplessness ineffectiveness

Example Sentences

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Advanced packaging connects chips, such as logic and memory chips, in more efficient ways, increasing speed, efficiency and density.

From MarketWatch

“We expect a continued rotation as non-technology sectors experience growth thanks to higher profit margins through AI adoption and greater operating efficiencies,” said Richard Saperstein, chief investment officer at investment group Treasury Partners.

From Barron's

Canadian National Railway CNR 1.85%increase; green up pointing triangle reported higher profit and revenue for the fourth quarter thanks to better freight volumes and improved operational efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Modifying these programs to improve their efficiencies and flatten growth of the government’s spending trajectory, on a fair and equitable basis, is certainly possible.

From Barron's

The project aims to improve efficiency in the power system and support China's efforts to increase the use of renewable energy.

From BBC

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