1. A decrease in the ability to accomplish tasks or produce results with minimal wasted effort, time, or resources
The efficiency reduction in the factory was caused by outdated machinery.
A redução de eficiência na fábrica foi causada por máquinas obsoletas.
2. A decline in the performance or productivity ratio of a system, process, or individual
Remote work led to an efficiency reduction for some departments.
O trabalho remoto levou a uma redução de eficiência em alguns departamentos.