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efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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DS Smith said the proposal followed "a review of UK packaging operations" and was linked to "tough trading conditions" as it looked to "improve efficiency and respond to changing customer demand".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Named after 19th-century economist William Stanley Jevons, the paradox states that increased efficiency leading to falling costs can actually increase consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There are two ways to look at water risk he says, de-risking or seeking companies focused on water efficiency.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

China’s “railway brain” initiative utilizes AI and centralized digital twins to coordinate freight lanes, dramatically improving reliability and efficiency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The calm efficiency of Frith, and Robert’s rather foolish face, helped me more than my book and my newspaper had done.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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