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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However, before deploying AI, ensure that the data being used is accurate and well-organized to avoid inefficiencies down the line.
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Ron Cameron, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Missing Jokic the last two games has accentuated his inefficiency, but the 27-year-old was playing below his standard even before the MVP center stayed home for personal reasons.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
And inefficiency gets very expensive when homes sit on the market.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
The district said the facilities referendum was needed because of safety concerns about students and staff traveling between its two buildings and inefficiencies caused by duplicate staffing and unused space.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ron Cameron, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Missing Jokic the last two games has accentuated his inefficiency, but the 27-year-old was playing below his standard even before the MVP center stayed home for personal reasons.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
And inefficiency gets very expensive when homes sit on the market.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
The district said the facilities referendum was needed because of safety concerns about students and staff traveling between its two buildings and inefficiencies caused by duplicate staffing and unused space.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Inefficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inefficiency. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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