efficiency (noun)
1efficiency — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ ruthless ▪ great, high ▪ attempts to achieve greater efficiency in the production process ▪ improved, increased ▪ …
2efficiency — ► NOUN (pl. efficiencies) 1) the state or quality of being efficient. 2) an action intended to achieve efficiency …
3efficiency expert — noun an expert in increasing the efficient use of machines and personnel • Syn: ↑efficiency engineer • Hypernyms: ↑expert * * * noun see efficiency engineer * * * a person who studies the methods, procedures, and job characteristics of a business …
4efficiency engineer — noun an expert in increasing the efficient use of machines and personnel (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑efficiency expert • Hypernyms: ↑expert * * * noun also efficiency expert : one who analyzes methods, proce …
5efficiency expert — noun Date: 1913 one who analyzes methods, procedures, and jobs in order to secure maximum efficiency called also efficiency engineer …
6efficiency — noun a) The extent to which time is well used for the intended task. The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable. b) The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose. The efficiency of this… …
7efficiency — noun 1) we need to make changes to improve efficiency Syn: organization, order, orderliness, regulation, coherence; productivity, effectiveness 2) I compliment you on your efficiency Syn: competence, capability, ability …
8efficiency — noun 1) we need reforms to bring efficiency Syn: economy, productivity, cost effectiveness, organization, order, orderliness, regulation 2) I compliment you on your efficiency Syn: competence, capability, ability …
9efficiency bar — noun A point on a salary scale beyond which the award of increments depends on increased efficiency by the recipient • • • Main Entry: ↑efficient …
10efficiency — noun (plural cies) Date: 1633 1. the quality or degree of being efficient 2. a. efficient operation b. (1) effective operation as measured by a comparison of production with cost (as in energy, time, and money) (2) the ratio of the useful energy… …
