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
Of course, some coffee lovers are into efficiency over perfection.
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
In any case where Metro begins drawing down its savings, the district could look for new supplies or squeeze more efficiency out of its existing system, which costs money.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The breakthroughs in battery efficiency and manufacturing capacity needed to reach the goal could lead to a surge in global exports: Batteries are a key component in the energy transition as most solar electricity is generated when demand is low.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Your Heart Gets Healthier Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improving its efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
In any case where Metro begins drawing down its savings, the district could look for new supplies or squeeze more efficiency out of its existing system, which costs money.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The breakthroughs in battery efficiency and manufacturing capacity needed to reach the goal could lead to a surge in global exports: Batteries are a key component in the energy transition as most solar electricity is generated when demand is low.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Your Heart Gets Healthier Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improving its efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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The data shows eloralintide offers the potential for strong efficacy with improved tolerability and could serve as an alternative to incretin therapies, said Kenneth Custer, president of Lilly Cardiometabolic Health.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, by the time of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which allowed the Taliban to return to power, the perception of the morality and efficacy of that long war had dwindled in the international community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Figlio said the states and districts that have adopted those policies have done so without much evidence to support their effectiveness.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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Although auctions are a ubiquitous form of fundraising that vary in effectiveness depending on what’s crossing the block and who benefits, philanthropic bidding will be in overdrive at a single-lot event in Las Vegas on November 21.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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