Noun

(en noun)

(British) A comprehensive school.

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Noun

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.

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(dated) The quality of producing an effect or effects.

* Hooker

The manner of this divine efficiency being far above us.

The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.

The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.

(United States) A one-room apartment.

I have an efficiency available June through July.

fully-furnished efficiencies