as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the proven efficiency of meditation in reducing stress within the company's workforce
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Recent Examples of efficiency
If all four can come close to replicating their three-point efficiency last season, the Heat might have enough distance shooting.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Figuring out the exact nature of these implications will take time, according to ITV CEO Carolyn McCall, who said Sky does not expect to be delivering efficiency savings until 2029.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Most of the positive comments praise the company's wide selection of products, and its efficiency and helpful service.
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Jamela Adam,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
It's also designed for energy efficiency (but ships without a heatsink or heat spreader).
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
5 July 2026
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Figuring out the exact nature of these implications will take time, according to ITV CEO Carolyn McCall, who said Sky does not expect to be delivering efficiency savings until 2029.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Most of the positive comments praise the company's wide selection of products, and its efficiency and helpful service.
—
Jamela Adam,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
It's also designed for energy efficiency (but ships without a heatsink or heat spreader).
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
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However, as the industry innovates with newer products such as high alcohol content beer or ready-to-drink cocktails, the efficacy of the categorical system continues to break down.
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Program planning needs to take into account the fun factor without losing efficacy.
Noun
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Mathematically, if quality is seven and acceptance is four, effectiveness is 28.
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For Tokyo, that complicates the effectiveness of any unilateral intervention.
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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