inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē 
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
Examples of inefficiency in a Sentence
The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency.
She claims that money can be saved by reducing inefficiencies.
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Without effective APIs, the shift to composable architecture can lead to inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities and operational disruptions.
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Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This issue becomes even more significant in the final mile of delivery—the last step in getting a product to the customer—where costs and inefficiencies often skyrocket.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Musk spent more than $250 million supporting Trump’s election, has been given a task force taking aim at government inefficiency, and several of his allies have been tapped for new government jobs.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
The committee identified graft and corruption, inefficiencies and waste.
—Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made By History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This issue becomes even more significant in the final mile of delivery—the last step in getting a product to the customer—where costs and inefficiencies often skyrocket.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Musk spent more than $250 million supporting Trump’s election, has been given a task force taking aim at government inefficiency, and several of his allies have been tapped for new government jobs.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
The committee identified graft and corruption, inefficiencies and waste.
—Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made By History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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inefficiency
noun
in·ef·fi·cien·cy
ˌin-ə-ˈfish-ən-sē
plural inefficiencies
1
: the quality or state of being inefficient
2
: something that is inefficient
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