efficacy vs efficiency
Definitions
noun
- capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Examples
In this study the efficacy of adsorbents as antiendotoxin agents in a hapten induced rat model of colitis is investigated.
Every Est é e Lauder formula has undergone stringent evaluation for ingredient integrity, non - irritancy and overall efficacy.
And such is the infatuating efficacy of their prejudicate persuasion herein, that it hath had two marvellous effects; -- the one against the light of nature, and the other against the fundamental principles of religion.
Definitions
noun
- the ratio of the output to the input of any system
- skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
Examples
They therefore blame not the buddy system but political patronage for government inefficiency.
Why not put in some overtime at the office and find the company a way to save money, increase efficiency, or improve on a product?
‘I only wish farmers could be fully compensated for the incompetence, inefficiency and neglect of the Department over which Mrs Beckett presides,’ he said.
