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inefficiency

[ in-i-fish-uhn-see ]

noun

plural inefficiencies
  1. the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency.
  2. an instance of inefficiency:

    This work is riddled with inefficiencies.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of inefficiency1

First recorded in 1740–50; ineffici(ent) + -ency
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It is, in effect, a plan for the rationalization of the American social and political order based on an unwavering faith in modern technology and AI to eliminate inefficiency and waste.

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They were the inefficiencies in the system, and they had to be cut out ruthlessly.

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Rather than saving money, dismantling the agency will create more inefficiencies, said William Resh, associate professor of public policy and management with USC’s Sol Price School of Public Policy.

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The SSA had a reputation for long processing times, overburdened customer support and inefficiency, but appeared to be turning around under the leadership of Administrator Martin O’Malley.

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"There are inefficiencies about the way we deliver things. This is a mammoth university with 22 schools and lots of duplication. We're very good at adding new things, not at taking things away," he said.

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