inefficiency

/ɪnɪˈfɪʃɪnsi/
/ɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/
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Other forms: inefficiencies

Definitions of inefficiency
  1. noun
    unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
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    antonyms:
    efficiency
    skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
    type of:
    unskillfulness
    a lack of cognitive skill
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