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efficiencies

ef·fi·cien·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-fish-uh n-see]
    • /ɪˈfɪʃ ən si/
    • /ɪˈfɪʃnsɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-fish-uh n-see]
    • /ɪˈfɪʃ ən si/

Definitions of efficiencies word

  • noun plural efficiencies the state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; competency in performance. 1
  • noun plural efficiencies accomplishment of or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort: The assembly line increased industry's efficiency. 1
  • noun plural efficiencies the ratio of the work done or energy developed by a machine, engine, etc., to the energy supplied to it, usually expressed as a percentage. 1
  • noun plural efficiencies efficiency apartment. 1
  • noun efficiencies Plural form of efficiency. 1
  • noun efficiencies plural of efficiency. 0
See all 6 definitions of efficiencies

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Origin of efficiencies

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin efficientia, equivalent to efficient- (see efficient) + -ia -y3

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Parts of speech for Efficiencies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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efficiencies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for efficiencies

noun efficiencies

  • abilities — power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
  • capabilities — the quality of being capable; capacity; ability: His capability was unquestionable.
  • abundances — Plural form of abundance.
  • addresses — a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy.
  • competencies — Plural form of competency.
All 10 Synonyms of efficiencies

Antonyms for efficiencies

noun efficiencies

  • weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • disabilities — Plural form of disability.
All 2 Antonyms of efficiencies

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