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inefficiency

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Noun — The quality of wasting time, effort, or resources instead of working well.

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Etymology

From in- + efficiency, from Latin efficientia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inefficiency” mean?

The word “inefficiency” means the quality of wasting time, effort, or resources instead of working well. In plain terms, wasted effort — doing something in a way that costs more time, money, or energy than it should.

How do you use “inefficiency” in a sentence?

Here is “inefficiency” used in a sentence: “The audit uncovered serious inefficiency in how the warehouse handled orders.”

What part of speech is “inefficiency”?

“Inefficiency” is a noun.

Where does the word “inefficiency” come from?

The word “inefficiency” comes from Latin. From in- + efficiency, from Latin efficientia.

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