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
See All Example Sentences for efficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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Of course, vaccine evaluation and monitoring should be constant, particularly for those administered to children, to ensure safety and efficacy.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yes, like most supplements, the ingredients will eventually lose their efficacy over time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Each of these decisions moves the state further away from the clarity taxpayers, students and families need to evaluate the effectiveness of the system and the readiness of students.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Breeze head coach Noelle Quinn compared Bueckers’ effectiveness in Unrivaled’s 3-on-3 format to Skylar Diggins, pointing to how dangerous both players become when the floor opens up and decisions have to be made quickly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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