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inefficiency

UK
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
US
/ˌɪn.əˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Translations

inefficiencynoun
inefficiencies
pl
The inefficiency of the old machinery led to increased production costs.
L'inefficacité de l'ancienne machine a entraîné une hausse des coûts de production.
Additional translations
inefficienceSoutenu, plus rare; employé surtout dans le registre technique, économique ou administratif.
Synonyms
unproductiveness
inefficacy
sluggishness
incompetence
ineptitude
wastefulness
ineffectiveness
Antonyms
efficiency
inefficiencyadjective
UK
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
US
/ˌɪn.əˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Attributive use only (e.g., "inefficiency losses").

Definitions

inefficiencynoun
The state or quality of being inefficient, or not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources.
The inefficiency of the old machinery led to increased production costs.
An instance or example of inefficient action or process.
The inefficiencies in the supply chain caused delays in delivery.
inefficiencyadjective
Relating to or resulting from inefficiency; caused by an inefficient process or system.
Inefficiency losses in the transmission network reduce the overall output.
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