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
Rapid growth in Albemarle’s energy storage business, which supplies battery materials, and cost-cutting measures across the company helped boost efficiency, Masters said.
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Speed and efficiency, side by side.
—Julio Martínez, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The humanoid robot will work as a welder, thereby improving human safety, efficiency, and production quality at shipyards.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
The Finnish fiber firm spent the year reworking its operating model and technology roadmap, prioritizing cost efficiency and technical validation over near-term commercialization.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Speed and efficiency, side by side.
—Julio Martínez, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The humanoid robot will work as a welder, thereby improving human safety, efficiency, and production quality at shipyards.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
The Finnish fiber firm spent the year reworking its operating model and technology roadmap, prioritizing cost efficiency and technical validation over near-term commercialization.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
Noun
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There’s still considerable doubt over the efficacy of AI agents in the workplace.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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While early-stage trials are not designed to prove efficacy, the data could help validate epigenetic reprogramming as a viable strategy for neurodegenerative eye disease.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mixing grapefruit, whether as a juice or in a dietary supplement, with some medications can disrupt how the drugs are processed in your body, potentially causing dangerous side effects or loss of effectiveness.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Psyduck, one of the main Pokémon used by Misty in the series, was a water-type who could use powerful psychic moves, but the timing and effectiveness of its abilities was disrupted by its constant headaches.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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