inefficiency

noun in·ef·fi·cien·cy \ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē\

: the lack of ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or state of being inefficient

plural in·ef·fi·cien·cies

Full Definition of INEFFICIENCY

: the quality or state of being inefficient

: something that is inefficient

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INEFFICIENCY Defined for Kids

noun in·ef·fi·cien·cy \ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən-sē\

plural in·ef·fi·cien·cies

: the state or an instance of being ineffective or inefficient

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