Efficiency

Synonyms of efficiency

• productivity
• effectiveness
• capability

Antonyms of efficiency

• inefficiency
• ineffectiveness
• unproductivity

Collocations of efficiency

maximum efficiency

Frequency: 70 %

The new system was designed for maximum efficiency.

efficiency improvement

Frequency: 65 %

The company implemented several measures for efficiency improvement.

efficiency gains

Frequency: 60 %

The new software resulted in significant efficiency gains.

efficiency standards

Frequency: 50 %

The industry has set new efficiency standards for production.

efficiency metrics

Frequency: 45 %

The company tracks various efficiency metrics to monitor performance.

Idiomatic Expressions for efficiency

• Phrase: tighten the belt
  Meaning: to reduce spending or be more frugal in order to increase efficiency
  Usage: During tough economic times, the company had to tighten the belt to maintain efficiency.