inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
Examples of inefficiency in a Sentence
The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency.
She claims that money can be saved by reducing inefficiencies.
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Companies should proactively think about how to implement AI to remove inefficiencies while also preserving the confidentiality of business and customer data.
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2024
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—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2024
Murray has been dealing with a left calf strain since the first round — a significant factor in his recent inefficiency.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌin-ə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
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