How to Use "Efficiency" with Example Sentences

efficiency (n): the ability to do something without wasting time, energy or money

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Used with adjectives:

"This arrangement allows us to work at peak efficiency."
(peak, maximum)

"The overall efficiency of the workers is high."
(overall, relative)

"The business loses money because of low efficiency."
(low, reduced, poor)

"After a few tries, the workers could complete the task with increased efficiency."
(increased, improved, high, great)

"The cost efficiency of this project is important."
(cost)

Used with verbs:

"We have to work hard to achieve maximum efficiency."
(achieve, maintain, reach)

"The new machines increased efficiency in the factory."
(increased, maximized, promoted)

"The broken machine reduced efficiency."
(reduced, decreased, lowered)

"The managers want to measure the efficiency in the factory."
(measure, assess, determine, examine, test)

Used with nouns:

"These efficiency standards need to be maintained."
(standards, levels, ratings, scores)

Used with prepositions:

"The project was completed with great efficiency."
(with)