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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Streamlining Operations With Data Lakes In construction, inefficiencies at any level can cause delays and cost overruns.
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Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Many teams are currently ill-equipped to fully utilize AI tools, resulting in inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Why it’s needed: The district said the facilities referendum is needed because of safety concerns about students and staff traveling between its North and South campus buildings, as well as inefficiencies caused by duplications in staffing and unused space by having two buildings.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
The cofounders, previously in fashion, started Ghost to address retail industry inefficiencies by allowing buyers and sellers to transact digitally.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Many teams are currently ill-equipped to fully utilize AI tools, resulting in inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Why it’s needed: The district said the facilities referendum is needed because of safety concerns about students and staff traveling between its North and South campus buildings, as well as inefficiencies caused by duplications in staffing and unused space by having two buildings.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
The cofounders, previously in fashion, started Ghost to address retail industry inefficiencies by allowing buyers and sellers to transact digitally.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 24 Oct. 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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