1. Lack of ability to produce desired results with minimum wasted effort, time, or resources
The company's inefficiency led to delays in project completion.
A ineficiência da empresa resultou em atrasos na conclusão do projeto.
2. Failure to accomplish a purpose or goal effectively
The inefficiency of the old system was evident to everyone.
A ineficiência do sistema antigo era evidente para todos.
3. Poor performance or productivity
Management identified several sources of inefficiency in the workflow.
A gerência identificou várias fontes de ineficiência no fluxo de trabalho.