Consolidate vs Efficiency - What's the difference?
consolidate | efficiency |
(ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
To make stronger or more solid.
(obsolete) Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.
* Elyot
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
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(dated) The quality of producing an effect or effects.
* Hooker
The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
(United States) A one-room apartment.
As a verb consolidate
is (ambitransitive) to combine into a single unit; to group together or join.As an adjective consolidate
is (obsolete) formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.As a noun efficiency is
the extent to which time is well used for the intended task.consolidate
English
Verb
(consolidat)- He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.
Coordinate terms
* ( combine into a single unit) (l)Adjective
(en adjective)- A gentleman [should learn to ride] while he is tender and the brawns and sinews of his thighs not fully consolidate .
efficiency
English
Noun
- The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.
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- The manner of this divine efficiency being far above us.
- The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.
- I have an efficiency available June through July.
- fully-furnished efficiencies