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VocabJLPT N3

efficiency

Noun

Definitions

1. efficiency

This noun describes how well something works relative to the effort or resources put in — in other words, efficiency or productivity. It is often used in work or study contexts, such as saying someone works efficiently or that a method is effective.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

An expert pointed out that "efficiency alone isn't a valid measure."

Sentence 2

How much efficiency do you have to chase before people are actually happy?

Sentence 3

If you state the conclusion first, it makes discussions more efficient.

Sentence 4

Keeping the workflow path short makes cooking more efficient.

Sentence 5

"If it improves efficiency, I'll invest," she said.