as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the proven efficiency of meditation in reducing stress within the company's workforce
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of efficiency
Exercise offers numerous benefits, including strengthening the heart and lungs, improving breathing efficiency, and reducing symptoms like shortness of breath.
—
Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Liquid cooling technology, implemented in Ironwood, delivers substantially higher thermal efficiency compared to conventional air cooling, enabling chips to operate at higher frequencies without thermal throttling.
—Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Other strategies to explore include boosting local food production to cut waste and streamlining supply chains for better efficiency and recycling.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
This wide array of automobile excellence displays how the automotive industry has transformed from usage to power, comfort, luxury or efficiency.
—Marc D. Grasso, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for efficiency
Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Liquid cooling technology, implemented in Ironwood, delivers substantially higher thermal efficiency compared to conventional air cooling, enabling chips to operate at higher frequencies without thermal throttling.
—Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Other strategies to explore include boosting local food production to cut waste and streamlining supply chains for better efficiency and recycling.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
This wide array of automobile excellence displays how the automotive industry has transformed from usage to power, comfort, luxury or efficiency.
—Marc D. Grasso, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for efficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
-
The close call, however, prompted Congress to require more rigorous safety and efficacy data from drug manufacturers and empower the FDA to monitor the industry more closely.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
-
To demand that every new formulation be tested against an inert placebo would mean turning back the clock to reproduce trials that may have taken place decades ago, but resulted in the licensing of the original vaccine after safety and efficacy were established.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share