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efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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"But they're also sensitive and only reach high efficiency when the conditions are just right."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

While there were plenty of aspects of his performance to laud Wednesday, Ohtani’s efficiency on the mound was the most notable development.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Additionally, the cost forecast for fiscal 2027 indicates that the investment phase is not yet complete, while the company clearly states that efficiency gains are coming, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Opening Computex on Tuesday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said that rising international investment reflects the island's "technological strength, industrial efficiency, and the trust built up in our democratic system".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It was some version, I imagine, of what this woman did all day long and with practiced efficiency, telling seniors where they did and didn’t belong.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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