Everyday use of the word efficiency: to do something and accomplish it.
Scientific use of the word efficiency: the ratio of the output to input energy.
Everyday use of the word efficiency: to do something and accomplish it. Scientific use of the word efficiency: the ratio of the output to input energy.
Energy is scientifically defined as the ability to do work, and power as the rate at which work is done, or the rate at which work is expended.
1. you can change the word
Have you heard the word "theory" used in a different way by non scientists in everyday conversation? How is this use of the word different from a scientific theory?
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Matter is "stuff."
The word efficiency is a noun because it is a thing, a word for the ability (also a noun) to be competent and effective. The noun efficiency is also a word for a one room apartment, a thing.
Not everyday.
Ergonomics: "scientific study of the efficiency of people in the workplace," coined 1950 from Gk. ergon "work" (see urge (v.)) + (ec)onomics.
Yes, everyday is a compound word.
The cfl's proved total efficiency.
The noun 'efficiency' is a common noun.The noun 'efficiency' is an uncountable, abstractnoun as a word for the ability to be competent and effective.The noun 'efficiency' is a singular, concrete noun as a word for a one room apartment.