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 second: Boost its efficiency relative to peers.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2025
The builder boasts decades of experience in construction and development and has become known for its ability to complete complex luxury projects with efficiency and skill.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Business decision: The decision to halt Miami operations is part of JetBlue’s ongoing evaluation of its network performance, aiming for profitability and efficiency.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
At the same time, niche and local players who master efficiency and identity—like Dragonfly and Goodlyfe—can still carve out major wins.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2025
The builder boasts decades of experience in construction and development and has become known for its ability to complete complex luxury projects with efficiency and skill.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Business decision: The decision to halt Miami operations is part of JetBlue’s ongoing evaluation of its network performance, aiming for profitability and efficiency.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
At the same time, niche and local players who master efficiency and identity—like Dragonfly and Goodlyfe—can still carve out major wins.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for efficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
efficacy
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Like the probiotics claiming to heal your gut, vaginal ones haven’t undergone the stringent safety and efficacy testing necessary for FDA approval.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
7 July 2025
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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