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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

To improve efficiency, the firm invested in productivity-tracking tools to determine when employees were most productive—and when that productivity dropped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

China’s “railway brain” initiative utilizes AI and centralized digital twins to coordinate freight lanes, dramatically improving reliability and efficiency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I liked Brinker in spite of his Winter Session efficiency; almost everyone liked Brinker.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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