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2. efficiency

noun. ['ɪˈfɪʃənsi'] the ratio of the output to the input of any system.

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Etymology

  • efficiency (English)
  • efficientia (Latin)

3. efficiency

noun. ['ɪˈfɪʃənsi'] skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort.

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Etymology

  • efficiency (English)
  • efficientia (Latin)

4. engineer

noun. ['ˈɛndʒəˈnɪr'] a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

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  • engineer (English)
  • engineour (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • engignier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. engineer

verb. ['ˈɛndʒəˈnɪr'] plan and direct (a complex undertaking).

Etymology

  • engineer (English)
  • engineour (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • engignier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. engineer

noun. ['ˈɛndʒəˈnɪr'] the operator of a railway locomotive.

Etymology

  • engineer (English)
  • engineour (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • engignier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. engineer

verb. ['ˈɛndʒəˈnɪr'] design as an engineer.

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Etymology

  • engineer (English)
  • engineour (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • engignier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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