English · Work & Business
efficiency
/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
[/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/]
doing well without waste
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The quality of doing something well and quickly, without wasting time, money, or energy.
Example
By reorganizing the warehouse, the manager greatly improved the efficiency of the whole operation.
By reorganizing the warehouse, the manager greatly improved the efficiency of the whole operation.
Etymology
From Latin 'efficientia', from 'efficere' (to accomplish, bring about).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business, engineering, and energy contexts.