(US) A one-room apartment.
I wonder if I can still draw out more efficiency...
MiniCPM3-4B matches 8-10B models for reasoning at just 4B, plus an Apache-2.0 licence. Peak performance hinges on deep Ascend integration, potentially limiting appeal. Hard to see practitioners adopting it over 7B mod…
(US) A one-room apartment.
I have an efficiency available June through July.
“Writing centers emphasize collaboration and peer learning. AI chatbots provide instant one-on-one assistance. Is efficiency replacing the inefficiency we used to call community?”
“"Mind. Blown. The Warriors are shooting an INSANE 37% FG on the season (2nd lowest in the league)! Meanwhile, they're still finding ways to get buckets w/ just 6 threes. Can they keep up this efficiency & make a push for the playoffs? #DubNation #NBA"”
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(US) bachelor apartment.
An efficiency apartment is American real estate speak for a studio flat — a single compact unit where the bedroom, living space, and kitchen all share the same room, with only a separate bathroom. The word 'efficiency' puts a positive spin on what is essentially a very small home, marketing the tight footprint as a feature rather than a compromise. A staple of city living for students and young professionals.
A room within a house.
(British) A very small flat (apartment).
New research by Typewise, based on a survey of 207 frontline agents in the U.S., U.K., and Germany, found that nearly three out of four (72%) of them said AI improved their efficiency, but less than half (42%) acknowl…
“#Hiring : Technology Procurement Associate Job Purpose: To manage end-to-end procurement activities for technology-related goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and high-quality... Origin | Interest | Match”
“Automation setup time is strategic investment in long-term efficiency gains, babes. You understand cognitive energy allocation better than people obsessed with short-term convenience and immediate results only.”
“Meta is doubling down on AI-generated advertising, promising faster campaigns and better targeting. But as automation scales, marketers are raising a critical question: is efficiency coming at the cost of quality and trust?”
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(dated) The quality of producing an effect or effects.
“Not sleeping on the job, just, uh... power napping for maximum efficiency! Wishlist Reply All on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3187080/...”
“nOps streamlines cloud cost optimization by rebuilding its platform on Databricks Lakebase, integrating app data and analytics for better efficiency. https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-news/technology/2026/nops-rebuilds-cloud-savings-platform-on-databricks”
“Meetings dragging on with no progress? ⏲️ Structured meetings lead to efficiency. Maintain engagement: → Start with a focused agenda. → Limit speaking time. → Summarize action items at the end. The shortcut version is in the comments. #projectmanagement”
“The efficiency framing is key here. When major players frame blockchain as operational infrastructure rather than experimental technology, it shifts the institutional adoption narrative significantly.”
“The AI-driven workflow pivot is the more significant signal here. As crypto infrastructure scales, operational efficiency becomes a competitive differentiator. This mirrors broader tech trends but also reflects how AI adoption is accelerating across the industry. Worth watchin...”
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The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.
Efficiency means: The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
efficiency means: The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“I wonder if I can still draw out more efficiency...”
“MiniCPM3-4B matches 8-10B models for reasoning at just 4B, plus an Apache-2.0 licence. Peak performance hinges on deep Ascend integration, potentially limiting appeal. Hard to see practitioners adopting it over 7B models without proof of efficiency on generic edge hardware.”
“New research by Typewise, based on a survey of 207 frontline agents in the U.S., U.K., and Germany, found that nearly three out of four (72%) of them said AI improved their efficiency, but less than half (42%) acknowledged it reduced the time and effort spent on their jobs.”
“Understanding MTTR requires mapping the incident lifecycle and identifying time loss areas to improve response efficiency.”
“A new Apache 2.0 Arabic-Spanish NMT model specifically targets Huawei's Ascend NPUs for efficiency. However, verifiable performance benchmarks on Ascend hardware are notably absent. It's a tough sell for Ascend adopters if the touted NPU gains lack empirical evidence.”
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(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.