De efficiëntie
Example: De efficiëntie van de nieuwe machine is indrukwekkend verbeterd.
Definition
"De efficiëntie" refers to the ability of a system or machine to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. It measures how well resources are utilized to produce the desired output, as in "De efficiëntie van de nieuwe machine is indrukwekkend verbeterd."
Etymology
The word "de efficiëntie" comes from the Latin 'efficientia,' meaning 'effectiveness' or 'power to produce.' It entered Dutch through French 'efficacité,' reflecting the concept of producing results without waste. Did you know? The root 'efficere' in Latin literally means 'to accomplish' or 'bring about.'
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"De efficiëntie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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