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efficiency

  • noun
  • /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

Other meanings

  1. The ratio of useful work to energy expended. Often given the symbol '.

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

Example sentences

  • “Which is more important, creativity or efficiency?”

    Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “efficiency” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.