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efficiency
The relationship between the result achieved and the effort used for it (e.g., time, money, energy). High efficiency means achieving a lot with little effort.
Durch die Einführung der neuen Software konnte die Effizienz im Büro spürbar gesteigert werden.
By introducing the new software, efficiency in the office was noticeably increased.
The word 'Effizienz' (efficiency) is mainly used in economic, technical, or organizational contexts. It describes the goal of achieving the best possible result with as little effort as possible.
Im Projektmanagement ist die Effizienz ein zentraler Erfolgsfaktor.
In project management, efficiency is a key factor for success.
'Effizienz' (efficiency) is very often combined with verbs that express change, especially 'steigern' (to increase), 'erhöhen' (to raise), and 'verbessern' (to improve).
Wir müssen die Effizienz unserer Arbeitsabläufe dringend steigern.
We urgently need to increase the efficiency of our workflows.
To say whose efficiency is meant, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of) with the dative.
Die Effizienz des neuen Motors ist beeindruckend.
The efficiency of the new engine is impressive.
productivity
Effizienz and Produktivität relate a result to the resources used to achieve it. Produktivität focuses primarily on the amount produced per unit of input, such as per work hour. Effizienz is a more general assessment of whether a result is achieved using as little time, money, or energy as possible.
Die neue Maschine erhöht die Effizienz, weil sie für dieselbe Stückzahl deutlich weniger Energie benötigt.
The new machine increases efficiency because it uses significantly less energy to produce the same number of units.
Die neue Maschine erhöht die Produktivität, weil sie pro Arbeitsstunde deutlich mehr Stücke herstellt.
The new machine increases productivity because it produces significantly more units per work hour.
