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lower efficiency

[LOH-er uh-FISH-uhn-see]
noun phrase
menor eficiência
1. A reduction in the effectiveness or productivity of a system, process, or individual; decreased ability to accomplish tasks with optimal resource use
The outdated equipment resulted in lower efficiency on the production line.
O equipamento desatualizado resultou em menor eficiência na linha de produção.
2. A state where output is reduced relative to input or effort expended
Working long hours without breaks can lead to lower efficiency.
Trabalhar muitas horas sem pausas pode levar a menor eficiência.
Synonyms
reduced efficiencydecreased productivitylower productivitydiminished effectivenesspoor performance
Antonyms
higher efficiencygreater efficiencyimproved efficiencyincreased productivityoptimal performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
menor eficiência
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
menor eficiência / rendimento baixo
Both terms used interchangeably in professional settings
São Paulo
menor eficiência / produtividade reduzida
Common in corporate and industrial contexts
Portugal
menor eficiência / rendimento inferior
Standard in European Portuguese business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

run on empty
not firing on all cylinders
operating at half capacity
losing steam
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