Sufficiency vs. Efficiency
Sufficiencynoun
(uncountable) The quality or condition of being sufficient.
Sufficiencynoun
(countable) An adequate amount.
Sufficiencynoun
The quality or state of being sufficient, or adequate to the end proposed; adequacy.
Sufficiencynoun
Qualification for any purpose; ability; capacity.
Sufficiencynoun
Adequate substance or means; competence.
Sufficiencynoun
Supply equal to wants; ample stock or fund.
Sufficiencynoun
Conceit; self-confidence; self-sufficiency.
Sufficiencynoun
sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations;
Sufficiencynoun
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose;
Sufficiencynoun
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view;
Efficiencynoun
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
Efficiencynoun
(dated) The quality of producing an effect or effects.
Efficiencynoun
The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
Efficiencynoun
A one-room apartment.
Efficiencynoun
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Efficiencynoun
skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort;
Efficiency
Efficiency is the (often measurable) ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result. In a more general sense, it is the ability to do things well, successfully, and without waste.
