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
For a daily driver, the third-generation Leaf is rather compelling, especially the S+, although the lack of heated front seats in that model might be too much of a deal-breaker, considering how important seat heaters are to EV efficiency in winter.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Attendance now exceeds 95 percent, efficiency has been improving week by week and there is a palpable sense of momentum.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Vena contrasted a roughly 2,700-mile CN–CSX routing from Vancouver to Nashville against the 2,000-mile path UP and NS could offer, with the CEO arguing those solutions could not replicate the efficiency of a single-system railroad.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Several years into the streaming wars, a Paramount-WBD merger could entail the most meaningful elimination of a direct-to-consumer outlet yet, in the name of cost efficiencies.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Attendance now exceeds 95 percent, efficiency has been improving week by week and there is a palpable sense of momentum.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Vena contrasted a roughly 2,700-mile CN–CSX routing from Vancouver to Nashville against the 2,000-mile path UP and NS could offer, with the CEO arguing those solutions could not replicate the efficiency of a single-system railroad.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Several years into the streaming wars, a Paramount-WBD merger could entail the most meaningful elimination of a direct-to-consumer outlet yet, in the name of cost efficiencies.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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Larger trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of azelastine against COVID-19 and to explore the medication’s potential benefits against other respiratory illnesses across more diverse populations and settings, Meiser says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With four generations in the workplace, understanding the efficacy and differences of communication styles is a must for any leader and a critical component of their leadership style.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Davis said that the center has been around for 50 years speaks to its effectiveness in helping people achieve their goals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The money would provide for beginning mechanical removal of the algae mass in the most problematic areas and setting up test areas for the effectiveness of algicides, Miller said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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