De efficiëntie



Example: De efficiëntie van het team verbeterde na de training.

Definition


"De efficiëntie" refers to the ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. It describes how well resources such as time, energy, or materials are used to produce desired results, like how a team's efficiency improves after training.

Etymology


The word "de efficiëntie" comes from the Latin 'efficientia,' meaning 'effectiveness' or 'power to accomplish.' It entered Dutch through French and English influences, reflecting the idea of producing results with minimal waste. Did you know? The concept of efficiency became especially important during the Industrial Revolution.

Learn to use this word actively


"De efficiëntie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.

Create a free account