efficiency

noun
UK: /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/
US: /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

  1. The quality of being effective and well organized; ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something.

    1. We improved efficiency at work and saved money.
    2. The new system greatly increased efficiency in the processing of customer orders.

  2. The relationship between effort and result, or how well something functions relative to the energy put into it.

    1. Fuel efficiency in cars is very important now.
    2. The overall efficiency of the engine was compromised by the poor maintenance.

Synonyms

productivity capability economy skill
efficiency adverb

  1. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

    1. We must run the office efficiently to succeed.
    2. The company efficiently managed resources, leading to higher profits this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "efficiency" in English means: The quality of being effective and well organized; ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something., The relationship between effort and result, or how well something functions relative to the energy put into it..

The phonetic transcription of "efficiency" is /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ in British English and /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "efficiency": productivity, capability, economy, skill.

Example usage of "efficiency": "We improved efficiency at work and saved money.". More examples on the page.