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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries효율성
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hyoyulsong
"우리는 업무 효율성을 높여야 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or quality of being efficient, marked by a high ratio of output to input or the ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.
"The new automated assembly line significantly increased the overall operational efficiency of the factory." - 2
A measure of the effectiveness with which a system, machine, or process converts energy, power, or raw materials into useful work or products.
"Modern solar panels boast a much higher energy conversion efficiency than older models."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'efficiency' originates from the Latin 'efficientia', meaning 'effectiveness', which evolved through Middle French 'efficience' in the 14th century, reflecting a shift towards the modern understanding of productivity and effectiveness in various contexts.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Efficiency"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Efficiency" is said worldwide
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Efficacité
Transliteration: /e.fi.ka.si.te/
"Cette nouvelle méthode garantit une plus grande efficacité."
Effizienz
Transliteration: /ɛfɪˈt͡si̯ɛnt͡s/
"Die neue Software steigert die Effizienz im Büro."
Efficienza
Transliteration: /ef.fitˈt͡ʃɛn.t͡sa/
"Dobbiamo migliorare l'efficienza energetica della casa."
Eficiencia
Transliteration: /e.fiˈsjen.sja/
"El director busca mejorar la eficiencia del equipo."
Eficiência
Transliteration: /e.fiˈsẽ.sjɐ/
"A eficiência do processo foi comprovada."
दक्षता
Transliteration: dakshata
"इस तकनीक से हमारी कार्यक्षमता बढ़ गई है।"
效率
Transliteration: xiàolǜ
"新机器大大提高了生产效率。"
효율성
Transliteration: hyoyulsong
"우리는 업무 효율성을 높여야 합니다."
効率
Transliteration: kōritsu
"このシステムにより作業の効率が向上しました。"
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