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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.
performance
'die Performance' and 'die Effizienz' are sometimes used in similar areas, for example in work, technology, or business. But they do not mean the same thing. 'Performance' describes how well a person, team, product, or system performs, or how fast and powerful it is. 'Effizienz' also asks about the effort involved: how much time, money, or energy is needed for a result? The risk of confusion arises because good performance can often also seem efficient. In practical terms: performance is the result or output; efficiency is the relationship between result and effort.
Am Abend prüft Felix die Effizienz seines Lernplans für die Prüfung.
In the evening, Felix checks the efficiency of his study plan for the exam.
Nach dem Update ist die Performance des Programms deutlich besser.
After the update, the program's performance is significantly better.