Meaning 1neutral; formal and technical contexts · 82%
How well something achieves a result while using time, money, or other resources economically.
Natural examples
Die neue Maschine steigert die Effizienz der Produktion.
The new machine increases production efficiency.
Wir prüfen die Effizienz des Heizsystems.
We are checking the heating system’s efficiency.
Mehr Personal allein garantiert keine höhere Effizienz.
More staff alone does not guarantee greater efficiency.
Usage note
Often used with a genitive or von phrase. Efficiency concerns economical use of means; effectiveness focuses more on reaching the goal.
Mini-lesson: Effizienz
How well something achieves a result while using time, money, or other resources economically. Often used with a genitive or von phrase. Efficiency concerns economical use of means; effectiveness focuses more on reaching the goal.
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