🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Eficiência

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /e.fiˈsẽ.sjɐ/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Efficiency/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A eficiência do processo foi comprovada."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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', which means 'effectiveness' or 'ability to produce'. It evolved through Middle French 'efficience' in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift towards the modern understanding of producing desired results with minimal waste.

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