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73 words
German word
Effizienz
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛfiˈtsi̯ɛnts/
Meaning
- feminine nounefficiency
Example
Die Effizienz der Maschine ist sehr hoch.
The machine's efficiency is very high.
More examples
Wir müssen die Effizienz steigern, um Kosten zu senken.
We must increase efficiency to reduce costs.
Core concept
A machine produces more useful output while using the same fuel, time, or materials.
Common phrases
die Effizienz steigern
increase efficiency
hohe Effizienz
high efficiency
Similar words
Effektivität: The extent to which a goal or purpose is actually achieved.
Produktivität: The quantity of output gained from a set amount of time or labor.
Leistungsfähigkeit: The capacity of a person or machine to perform effectively.
Wirtschaftlichkeit: The financial advantage gained by comparing an activity's benefits with its costs.
Definition in German
Effizienz bezeichnet, wie viel Ergebnis mit einem bestimmten Aufwand erzielt wird.
Word origin
Effizienz comes through French from Latin efficientia, derived from efficere, meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to bring about'.
Usage tips
- Effizienz measures the relation between output and input, whereas Effektivitaet focuses on whether the intended result is achieved.
Other meanings
- productivitynoun
- economynoun
Opposites
- Ineffizienzinefficiencynoun
Related words
- effizientefficientadjective
- Effizienzsteigerungefficiency improvementnoun