Efficiency

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Antonyms 1.3 Translations 1.4 Related terms

English

Noun

efficiency

1. The extent to which time is used for the intended task

   The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

2. The extent to which a resource such as electricity is used for the intended purpose

   The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40 %.

3. A one room apartment

   I have an efficiency available June through July.

Antonyms

• inefficiency
• wastefulness

Translations

• Dutch: efficiëntie
• Spanish: eficiente
• Portuguese: eficiência

Related terms

• efficient

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