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
By that measure, platforms that improve investigative efficiency, enhance communication analysis, and support institutional safety represent a meaningful contribution, something the BOP will embrace.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Rather, the overall intent is to improve operational efficiency and focus on the agency’s core missions.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Leikauf, who works in the auditor-controller’s office, said his top priorities are safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Ethanol has lower fuel efficiency than gasoline, however, meaning drivers may have to fill up more often, according to the American Consumer Institute.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Rather, the overall intent is to improve operational efficiency and focus on the agency’s core missions.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Leikauf, who works in the auditor-controller’s office, said his top priorities are safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Ethanol has lower fuel efficiency than gasoline, however, meaning drivers may have to fill up more often, according to the American Consumer Institute.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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For that reason, the study failed to achieve its primary efficacy goal, which was a dose response.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Novo has said that the similar efficacy of more than 20% between high-dose Wegovy and Zepbound could help the company win back market share from Lilly.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Treatment includes organic methods like neem and horticultural oils, as well as chemical fungicides, both of which should be applied early in the growing season for maximum effectiveness.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The health of China’s businesses can be evaluated in terms of effectiveness (profitability), efficiency (return on assets deployed), and productivity (units of output vs inputs).—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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