inefficiencies
[/ˌɪnəˈfɪʃənsis/]
nounfemininepl: inefficiencies
ineficiências
1. lack of ability to accomplish a job with minimum wasted effort or expense; the quality of not being efficient
The company identified several inefficiencies in their production process.
A empresa identificou várias ineficiências em seu processo de produção.
2. instances or examples of poor performance, waste, or lack of productivity
These inefficiencies are costing us thousands of dollars per month.
Essas ineficiências estão nos custando milhares de dólares por mês.
3. failures or shortcomings in a system, process, or organization
The government audit revealed multiple inefficiencies in budget management.
A auditoria governamental revelou múltiplas ineficiências na gestão orçamentária.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies is a core aspect of management strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. This term is heavily used in corporate environments, government audits, and quality management discussions. In Brazil, there is increasing emphasis on 'eficiência' in public administration due to fiscal pressures and modernization efforts.
NYC Slang
inefficiencies - no specific NYC slang equivalent; used as standard business jargon
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut the fat / trim the inefficiencies
iron out the inefficiencies
eliminate unnecessary inefficiencies
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