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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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Supporters said the bill would enhance government efficiency as it would elevate the level of representation whenever an official is required to stand in for the president.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Texas, which is fifth in the nation in offensive efficiency, shot just 25% during the first half.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Analyst Nitin Kumar rates Diamondback a Buy with a $220 target, citing its U.S. shale leadership and increased efficiency.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Modern elevator advances give priority to smoother acceleration, energy efficiency and integration with autonomous robots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

They worked on efficiency badges in sports, Nazi ideology, nursing, household training, social work, and later, air-raid training.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.