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inefficiency

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

/ˌɪn.əˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Translations

inefficiencynoun

inefficiencies

The inefficiency of the old system was costing the company a lot of money.

Неэффективность старой системы стоила компании много денег.

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inefficiencyadjective

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

/ˌɪn.əˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Attributive use only (e.g., "inefficiency losses").

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.