efficiency

ef·fi·cien·cy  (-fshn-s)

n. pl. ef·fi·cien·cies

1.

a. The quality or property of being efficient.

b. The degree to which this quality is exercised: The program was implemented with great efficiency and speed.

2.

a. The ratio of the effective or useful output to the total input in any system.

b. The ratio of the energy delivered by a machine to the energy supplied for its operation.

3. An efficiency apartment.

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efficiency  (-fshn-s)

1. The ratio of the energy delivered (or work done) by a machine to the energy needed (or work required) in operating the machine. The efficiency of any machine is always less than one due to forces such as friction that use up energy unproductively. See also mechanical advantage.

2. The ratio of the effective or useful output to the total input in any system.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	efficiency - the ratio of the output to the input of any system ratio - the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) figure of merit - a numerical expression representing the efficiency of a given system, material, or procedure
	2.	efficiency - skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort; "she did the work with great efficiency" skillfulness - the state of being cognitively skillful economy - the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort" inefficiency - unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency

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efficiency

noun 1. effectiveness, power, economy, productivity, organization, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, orderliness

2. competence, ability, skill, expertise, capability, readiness, professionalism, proficiency, adeptness, skilfulness

Translations

efficiency [ɪˈfɪʃənsɪ] n (gen) → eficiencia; [of machine] → rendimiento

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efficiency [ɪˈfɪʃənsɪ] n → efficacité f [of machine, car]; rendement m

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efficiency [ɪˈfɪʃənsɪ] n (see adj) → Fähigkeit f, Tüchtigkeit f; Rationalität f; Leistungsfähigkeit f

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efficiency [ɪˈfɪʃənsɪ] n → efficienza; rendimento effettivo