inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
Examples of inefficiency in a Sentence
The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency.
She claims that money can be saved by reducing inefficiencies.
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This gap between available jobs and the skills of job seekers not only underscores the inefficiencies in current workforce development strategies but also highlights an urgent need for educational and vocational training programs to pivot.
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Miglė Petrauskaitė, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The current arrangement creates inefficiency in supply — each conference has its own media deal — and that benefits the demand side (the networks).
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
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Miglė Petrauskaitė, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The current arrangement creates inefficiency in supply — each conference has its own media deal — and that benefits the demand side (the networks).
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inefficiency
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌin-ə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
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