efficiency
Meaning
Efficiency refers to the ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, often measured in terms of output per unit of input. It encompasses not only the optimization of resources but also the effectiveness of processes in a
💡 While "efficiency" is often used interchangeably with "effectiveness," it is important to distinguish between the two; efficiency focuses on resource utilization, whereas effectiveness emphasizes the achievement of goals.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
This
morning
,
Claire
arranged
her
kitchen
counter
and
checked
the
coffee
maker
to
streamline
her
routine
before
work
.
She
had
learned
to
prioritize
tasks
so
that
small
preparations
,
like
laying
out
clothes
and
packing
lunch
,
improved
her
efficiency
and
reduced
stress
.
By
allocating
ten
minutes
to
review
her
schedule
,
she
avoided
last
-
minute
decisions
that
often
disrupted
the
start
of
her
day
.
The
compact
layout
of
her
apartment
and
a
simple
checklist
meant
appliances
and
keys
were
always
where
she
expected
them
to
be
.
As
a
result
,
her
commute
felt
less
hurried
and
she
arrived
at
the
office
calm
and
ready
to
focus
on
important
projects
.
Common Phrases
operational efficiency
energy efficiency
cost efficiency
Antonyms
Related Words
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