A eficiência
Example: A eficiência do novo sistema aumentou a produtividade da empresa.
Definition
"A eficiência" refers to the ability of a system, process, or individual to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. It is often used in engineering to describe how well a machine or process converts input into useful output.
Etymology
The word "a eficiência" comes from the Latin 'efficientia,' which means 'effectiveness' or 'power to produce.' It entered Portuguese through Old French and has been adapted to describe the quality of producing desired results with minimal waste. Did you know that the root 'efficient-' relates to 'doing' or 'accomplishing' something?
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