Antonyms for efficiency

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ih-fish-uh n-see

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfɪʃ ən si

Definition of efficiency

Origin : 1590s, "power to accomplish something," from Latin efficientia (from efficientem; see efficient) + -cy. In mechanics, "ratio of useful work done to energy expended," from 1858. Attested from 1952 as short for efficiency apartment (itself from 1930).

noun adeptness, effectiveness

Example sentences :

Much of the efficiency of the motor is due to the form and gearing of the propeller.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

He has discharged the duties of this office for four years with ability and efficiency.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

And by degrees I made for myself a new god, and its name was Efficiency.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

That's more important to you and me than all the efficiency gods on earth.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

You've pictured one spot of efficiency in a whole dreary desert of waste.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

All these bouquets to efficiency and all this about the weak points of the crowd.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

In fact, the efficiency of West India troops was, and is, unquestioned.
Extract from : « The History of the First West India Regiment » by A. B. Ellis

The preponderance of efficiency of equipment lay with the Germans.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

No doubt it has been overworked by enthusiastic believers in its efficiency.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

Some of the efficiency methods of 274 his subordinates were picturesque to say the least.
Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt

Synonyms for efficiency

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