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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries효율성
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hyoyulsong
"우리는 업무 효율성을 높여야 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or quality of being efficient, marked by a high ratio of output to input or the ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.
"The new automated assembly line significantly increased the overall operational efficiency of the factory." - 2
A measure of the effectiveness with which a system, machine, or process converts energy, power, or raw materials into useful work or products.
"Modern solar panels boast a much higher energy conversion efficiency than older models."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'efficiency' originates from the Latin word 'efficientia', which means 'effectiveness' or 'power to produce'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 15th century, reflecting a shift towards measuring productivity and performance in various fields.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Efficiency" is said worldwide
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Efficacité
Transliteration: /e.fi.ka.si.te/
"Cette nouvelle méthode garantit une plus grande efficacité."
Effizienz
Transliteration: /ɛfɪˈt͡si̯ɛnt͡s/
"Die neue Software steigert die Effizienz im Büro."
Efficienza
Transliteration: /ef.fitˈt͡ʃɛn.t͡sa/
"Dobbiamo migliorare l'efficienza energetica della casa."
Eficiencia
Transliteration: /e.fiˈsjen.sja/
"El director busca mejorar la eficiencia del equipo."
Eficiência
Transliteration: /e.fiˈsẽ.sjɐ/
"A eficiência do processo foi comprovada."
दक्षता
Transliteration: dakshata
"इस तकनीक से हमारी कार्यक्षमता बढ़ गई है।"
效率
Transliteration: xiàolǜ
"新机器大大提高了生产效率。"
효율성
Transliteration: hyoyulsong
"우리는 업무 효율성을 높여야 합니다."
効率
Transliteration: kōritsu
"このシステムにより作業の効率が向上しました。"
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