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efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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DS Smith said the proposal followed "a review of UK packaging operations" and was linked to "tough trading conditions" as it looked to "improve efficiency and respond to changing customer demand".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Named after 19th-century economist William Stanley Jevons, the paradox states that increased efficiency leading to falling costs can actually increase consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

MIT engineers are developing a new spacecraft propulsion system that combines the strengths of traditional chemical rockets with the efficiency and precision of electric thrusters.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Several companies are focused on water efficiency, including in agriculture.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They swarmed into the house, furiously cleaning the kitchen, preparing meals, and taking phone calls with the efficiency born of experience and instinct.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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