inefficiency
noun
the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency.
inefficiencies
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pluralof inefficiency.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Existing contracts are recognized but will be reviewed to ensure there is no structural underinvoicing or revenue lost because of manipulation or inefficiencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The tendency to justify women’s chronic underpayment rather than address it reproduces inefficiencies that come at a high cost to America’s families, organizations and broader economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
The thing is, Pratt made some strong points about the inefficiencies of L.A.’s political status quo and the outrage that is having tens of thousands of people live on our streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
When George began to watch the Washington oarsmen on the water, he quickly spotted inefficiencies and deficiencies in the mechanics of their stroke that no amount of fiddling with a skeleton could fix.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
