efficiency-oriented
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B2
/ɪˈfɪʃənsi ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focus on productivity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'efficiency' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'efficientia,' where 'efficere' meant 'to accomplish.'
Historical Evolution
'efficiency' changed from the Latin word 'efficientia' and eventually became the modern English word 'efficiency.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the ability to accomplish something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
The company adopted an efficiency-oriented approach to reduce costs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 20:47