Die Effizienz
Example: Die Effizienz der Maschine spart viel Zeit bei der Arbeit.
Definition
"Die Effizienz" refers to the ability of a machine, process, or system to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. It measures how well resources are used to produce desired results, such as saving time or energy in business operations.
Etymology
The word "die Effizienz" comes from the Latin 'efficientia,' meaning 'efficiency' or 'productiveness.' It entered German through French 'efficacité' and English 'efficiency.' Did you know? The term originally described the power to produce an effect, highlighting its practical importance in industry and entrepreneurship.
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"Die Effizienz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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