as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the proven efficiency of meditation in reducing stress within the company's workforce
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Recent Examples of efficiency
The designs with three and five interconnects proved to be the sweet spot for the highest efficiency.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Companies may also be attracted to efficiencies created by the new aircraft floorplan, which has shorter aisles, meaning faster boarding and easier maneuvering for flight attendants.
—Calif.
senior Correspondent, Time, 12 June 2025
For example, Siemens has applied AI procurement tools to streamline supplier management, achieving cost efficiencies while adhering to sustainability mandates.
—John Bruno, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Fewer miles driven in an EV also challenges the economic efficiency of the billions Washington spends annually to subsidize their purchase.
—Ashley Nunes, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Companies may also be attracted to efficiencies created by the new aircraft floorplan, which has shorter aisles, meaning faster boarding and easier maneuvering for flight attendants.
—Calif.
senior Correspondent, Time, 12 June 2025
For example, Siemens has applied AI procurement tools to streamline supplier management, achieving cost efficiencies while adhering to sustainability mandates.
—John Bruno, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Fewer miles driven in an EV also challenges the economic efficiency of the billions Washington spends annually to subsidize their purchase.
—Ashley Nunes, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for efficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
efficacy
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This is a big problem in terms of the Presidents efficacy as well as well as his administration.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Safety and efficacy vary highly between products; look for those that are independently tested and verified.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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