efficiency

1. (countable, uncountable)The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

   Effizienz, Leistungsfähigkeit, Wirksamkeit

   эффекти́вностьeffektívnostʹ

2. The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

   (countable, uncountable)The ratio of useful work to energy expended. Often given the symbol η.

   The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.

3. (countable, uncountable)The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

   The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

   Effizienz, Wirkungsgrad

   эффекти́вностьeffektívnostʹ

4. (countable, dated, uncountable)The quality of producing an effect or effects.

5. (US, countable, uncountable)A one-room apartment.

   I have an efficiency available June through July.

   fully-furnished efficiencies

   Einzimmerwohnung, Einraumwohnung

   студияstúdija

1. Our focus is on efficiency.

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2. He put forward a plan for improving office efficiency.

   Він запропонував план підвищення ефективності роботи в офісі. — aandrusiak

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3. I used to live in an efficiency.

   deIch habe früher in einem kleinen Apartment gewohnt. — Dejo

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4. They tested the efficiency of the cameras.

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5. What we gained in efficiency, we lost in soul.

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