EFFICIENCY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

efficiency

noun

i-ˈfi-shən-sē

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 Rapid growth in Albemarle’s energy storage business, which supplies battery materials, and cost-cutting measures across the company helped boost efficiency, Masters said. —

Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 Speed and efficiency, side by side. —

Julio Martínez, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 The humanoid robot will work as a welder, thereby improving human safety, efficiency, and production quality at shipyards. —

Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026 The Finnish fiber firm spent the year reworking its operating model and technology roadmap, prioritizing cost efficiency and technical validation over near-term commercialization. —

Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for efficiency

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There’s still considerable doubt over the efficacy of AI agents in the workplace.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
While early-stage trials are not designed to prove efficacy, the data could help validate epigenetic reprogramming as a viable strategy for neurodegenerative eye disease.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026