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
Meanwhile, the push for efficiency moves upstream to the supply chain as Cascale launches a strategic framework to help Asia-Pacific manufacturers move beyond fragmented regulatory hurdles.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Caltrain has attempted to implement cost-cutting measures to reduce its overhead costs by pausing new hires, improving crew efficiency, and reducing professional services and other non-labor expenses.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
When freedom itself was on the line, the name of the game was efficiency, and anything that gummed up the works was a national defense crisis.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Caltrain has attempted to implement cost-cutting measures to reduce its overhead costs by pausing new hires, improving crew efficiency, and reducing professional services and other non-labor expenses.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
All efficiency stats via KenPom.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
When freedom itself was on the line, the name of the game was efficiency, and anything that gummed up the works was a national defense crisis.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiency
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One is a Cochrane review, published in January, that examined the literature on THC efficacy in treating chronic pain — another condition for which medical marijuana is frequently recommended.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foundayo was approved for adults only and its safety and efficacy haven’t been established in children.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The bill proposes creating a comparative effectiveness review process for prescription drugs on the Medicaid formulary.—
James Hart,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, underscoring the effectiveness of both onboard procedures and ground coordination.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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