efficiency
US /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Definition
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The new scheduling tool has improved efficiency in the warehouse.
Word Family
Synonyms
- productivitythe quality of being productive or having the power to produce
- competencethe quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Collocations
- Easy high energy efficiency ratingdescribing high energy efficiency rating (a lofty level or position or degree)
- Medium improve office workflow efficiencyto improve office workflow efficiency, meaning to to make better
- Hard optimize administrative and operational efficiencyto optimize administrative and operational efficiency, meaning to make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- Very Hard ruthless mechanical efficiency bordering on crueltydescribing ruthless mechanical efficiency bordering on cruelty (without mercy or pity)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.