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
One British firm is considering solar to avoid the latter problem; another uses 3D modeling to maximize cable construction efficiency.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The system can also follow the productivity and efficiency metrics for robots and automation.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Doing so could allow electrical current to flow indefinitely without energy loss, significantly improving the speed and efficiency of electronic devices.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Much of this is driven by Amazon’s ability to reduce the cost of serving its online shoppers by unlocking efficiencies in its fulfillment and transportation networks.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The system can also follow the productivity and efficiency metrics for robots and automation.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Doing so could allow electrical current to flow indefinitely without energy loss, significantly improving the speed and efficiency of electronic devices.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Much of this is driven by Amazon’s ability to reduce the cost of serving its online shoppers by unlocking efficiencies in its fulfillment and transportation networks.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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The data shows eloralintide offers the potential for strong efficacy with improved tolerability and could serve as an alternative to incretin therapies, said Kenneth Custer, president of Lilly Cardiometabolic Health.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, by the time of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which allowed the Taliban to return to power, the perception of the morality and efficacy of that long war had dwindled in the international community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Naysayers on both sides attack, question Newsom's effectiveness Newsom's White House ambitions remain just that, for now.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Worthington said the rhetoric by Republicans in Pennsylvania is helpful, but limited in its effectiveness.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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