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
If a product has been run for the past three to four years, then our efficiencies should go up, per the brand, so therefore their price should go lower.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Since standard jet fuel combustion will continue to power intercontinental travel, reducing fuel consumption will enhance the industry’s efficiency and environmental goals.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Studio Deliberations Studios are split, caught in a limbo state between the promise of efficiency and innovation and the risk.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint's Express Grid chargers drastically reduce DC charging time due to their high wattage (600 kwh) and efficiency.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Since standard jet fuel combustion will continue to power intercontinental travel, reducing fuel consumption will enhance the industry’s efficiency and environmental goals.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Studio Deliberations Studios are split, caught in a limbo state between the promise of efficiency and innovation and the risk.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint's Express Grid chargers drastically reduce DC charging time due to their high wattage (600 kwh) and efficiency.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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The new report is the second in recent weeks to cast doubt on the efficacy of Meta’s child-safety tools.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Looking to improve its efficacy, researchers have turned to an unlikely but very sweet ally.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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There’s no denying the cost-effectiveness of investing in a high-quality luggage set, so this seasonal sale is the time to score the Coolife Luggage 4-piece Set while bags are only $34 apiece.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Young children have to use spacers, holding chambers that allow the patient to breathe in the medication slowly so more of it reaches the lungs, and a spacer would hinder a dry-powder inhaler’s effectiveness.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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