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Term: Efficiency

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1: The ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example sentence: The factory implemented new production techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Sense 2: The ratio of useful work performed to the total energy expended.

Example sentence: The energy-efficient light bulbs have a higher efficiency compared to traditional incandescent bulbs.

Sense 3: The quality or property of being proficient, skilled, or competent.

Example sentence: The team's efficiency in solving complex problems impressed their supervisor.

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