Meaning
- (noun) The extent to which time is well used for the intended task. “The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.”
- (noun) The quality of producing an effect or effects.
- (noun) The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended. “The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.”
- (noun) A one-room apartment. “I have an efficiency available June through July.”
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Letter breakdown
- Efficiency contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 23.
Connected words
Other 10-letter words
- abandoning
- abbreviate
- abdicating
- abdication
- abductions
- aberration
- abhorrence
- abjuration
- abnegating
- abnegation
- abnormally
- abolishing
- abominable
- abominably
- abominated
- abominates
- aboriginal
- aborigines
Words starting with EFF
- efface
- effaced
- effacement
- effaces
- effacing
- effect
- effected
- effecting
- effective
- effectively
- effectiveness
- effects
- effectual
- effectually
- effectuate
- effectuated
- effectuates
- effectuating
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Reader questions
What does Efficiency mean?
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
How many letters are in Efficiency?
Efficiency has 10 letters.
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