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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

By measuring the generated thrust and operating the thrusters continuously for periods of up to 100 hours, the team was able to assess the fuel's performance and efficiency.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 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

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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