efficiency — the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Korean meaning: 효율성, 능률
Korean pronunciation: 이-피-션-시 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking efficiency is legendary - she can make dinner for 10 people in 30 minutes!
- The company focuses on improving workplace efficiency through better technology.
- His studying efficiency drops to zero when his favorite K-pop group releases a new song.
efficiency
NOUN//ɪˈfɪʃənsi//
the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy
Smart work beats hard work
Transform deficiency into efficiency through proficiency!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'efficentia' meaning 'efficacy' or 'accomplishment,' derived from 'efficiens' (efficient, effective), which comes from 'efficere' meaning 'to work out' or 'to accomplish.' The suffix '-ency' was added to form the abstract noun in English.
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking efficiency is legendary - she can make dinner for 10 people in 30 minutes!”
“The company focuses on improving workplace efficiency through better technology.”
“His studying efficiency drops to zero when his favorite K-pop group releases a new song.”
“The government is promoting energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions.”
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