Our firm is a giant one, and there are some rules and regulations, which should be revised or rescinded to reduce red tape and increase efficiency.
Source: tatoeba (29106)
Efficiency
/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Synonyms for "efficiency" (158 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Strong matches (47)
Noun(11 words)
despatchdispatchesecological efficiencyeconomyeffectivenessenergy conservingenergy efficiencyenergy savingfuel cell operationfunction efficientlyleanness
Adjective(1 words)
high energy efficiency
Related words (79)
Adjective(3 words)
linear search algorithmoperational capacitywasted energy
marksmanshipmasterlymastershipmasteryoperabilityoutputperformancepotencypracticabilitypractical abilitypractical utilitypracticalityproductivityproficiencyproficientprofitabilityprowessqualificationqualifiedquickness
Show 35 more words
readinessresourceresourcefulnesssavoir-fairesavvyseamanshipserviceabilityskillskilledskillfulskillfulnessstylesufficiencysusceptibilitytacttactfulnesstalenttechnical brilliancetechnical masterytechnical skilltechniquethe goodsthe stufftimingusabilityuseusefulnessutilityutilizabilityvirtuosityvirtuouswhat it takeswitwizardryworkmanship
Noun(20 words)
more energeticallymore productiveoperativenessperformanceperformancesproducing resultsproduction yieldproductivenessproductivityproductivity relatedresource efficiencysleeknessspeedspeedupsspring energy conservingstreamliningswiftnesssystem capacitysystem performancework output capacity
Verb(1 words)
perform a task
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ability, able, ableness, address, adept.
- Sentence evidence is available for efficiency, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "efficiency".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "efficiency"
Keep "efficiency" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "efficiency" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "efficiency", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "efficiency" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
7 entriescost efficiencyelectrical efficiencyfuel efficiencymechanical efficiencyresource efficiencythermal efficiencytime efficiency
Collocations
6 entriesefficiency ratioenergy efficiencymechanical efficiencyoperational efficiencysystem efficiencythermal efficiency
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
29 translations across 22 languages.
Azerbaijani
1 entries- səmərə noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Bulgarian
1 entries- производителност noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Catalan
1 entries- rendiment noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 效率 noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- 效能 noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Czech
1 entries- účinnost noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Dutch
1 entries- rendement noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Finnish
1 entries- hyötysuhde noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
French
1 entries- rendement noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
German
3 entries- Effizienz noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- Leistungsfähigkeit noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- Wirksamkeit noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Hungarian
1 entries- hatásfok noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Italian
1 entries- efficienza noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Japanese
2 entries- 効率 noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- 効率性 noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Latin
1 entries- efficientia noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Malay
3 entries- efisiensi noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- kecekapan noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- keefisienan noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Polish
1 entries- sprawność noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Portuguese
1 entries- eficiência noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Russian
1 entries- эффекти́вность noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Swedish
1 entries- verkningsgrad noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Tagalog
2 entries- katalaban noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
- katalban noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Thai
1 entries- ประสิทธิภาพ noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Turkish
1 entries- verimlilik noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Uzbek
1 entries- samaradorlik noun (extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
That makes for efficiency.
Source: tatoeba (51145)
Office managers expect accuracy, efficiency, and dedication.
Source: tatoeba (245464)
Efficiency is the dominant idea in business.
Source: tatoeba (267428)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "efficiency"?
Closest matches include ability, able, ableness, address, adept.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "efficiency"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.