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efficiency

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of efficiency

the power to produce a desired result
  • the proven efficiency of meditation to reduce stress
Synonyms of efficiency

edge, effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficacity, efficacy, productiveness
Words Related to efficiency

ability, capability, capacity

potency, puissance, strength
Near Antonyms of efficiency

inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompetence, incompetency
Antonyms of efficiency

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficiency

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