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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
Executive coaches today face the challenge of harnessing technology's efficiency while at the same time preserving the human connections that drive genuine leadership growth.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
By proving that drones can fly for days without fuel, the Navy highlights a future where endurance and efficiency go hand in hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The proportions are low and wide, with some details that signal its sportiness and others that suggest a focus on reducing drag and maximizing efficiency.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
The Moon does indeed reflect all types of the Sun’s light, albeit with slightly different efficiencies at different wavelengths.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
By proving that drones can fly for days without fuel, the Navy highlights a future where endurance and efficiency go hand in hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The proportions are low and wide, with some details that signal its sportiness and others that suggest a focus on reducing drag and maximizing efficiency.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
The Moon does indeed reflect all types of the Sun’s light, albeit with slightly different efficiencies at different wavelengths.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
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But prorating three years of player profits down to 12 months, as UEFA’s rule does, reduces the immediate efficacy of successful trading in the market, the very strategy that poorer clubs increasingly rely on to climb the ladder.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to its ease, efficacy, and film-free finish, Pavitt loves micellar water for acne-prone skin types.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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The JiveSnip Professional Titanium Garden Shears are backed by over 2,400 five-star ratings from shoppers who praise their design, comfort, and effectiveness at cutting branches, flowers, and various greenery in between.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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But could their disagreements impact Paul's effectiveness in his new role for Kentucky?—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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