efficiency
/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.38 in modern English
23
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "In a letter DeJoy sent to Congress on Thursday, he said DOGE teams will “assist us in identifying and achieving further efficiencies,” saying the Elon Musk-led agency will focus on improving the management of USPS retirement assets and the Workers’ Compensation Program, as well as addressing the agency’s legislative mandates and regulatory requirements."
- "The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%."
- "The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."
- "Even at the busiest periods, an air of quiet orderliness pervades the hall, and the first impression gained by the traveller is one of efficiency, neatness and cleanliness."
- "The display and result must be placed in the context that was it was against a side that looked every bit their Fifa world ranking of 141 - but England completed the job with efficiency to record their biggest away win in 19 years."
- "The manner of this divine efficiency being far above us."
Etymology
From Latin efficientia, equivalent to efficient + -cy.
Usage
- Countable
- Uncountable
- Dated
- American usage