Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duplication-of-effort
noun
ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən əv ˈɛfərt
Definition
The act of performing the same task or producing the same result more than once unnecessarily, leading to inefficiency.
Examples
- To avoid duplication of effort, the teams coordinated their schedules.
- Reducing duplication of effort is crucial for enhancing productivity.
Meaning
Duplication of effort occurs when individuals or groups work on similar tasks or projects separately, resulting in wasted resources and time instead of working together for a common goal.
Synonyms
- redundancy
- repetition
- overlap
- duplicate work
