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  2. Glossary of French words and expressions in English

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    pour encourager les autres lit. "to encourage others"; said of an excessive punishment meted out as an example, to deter others. The original is from Voltaire's Candide and referred to the execution of Admiral John Byng. [45] pourboire lit. "for drink"; gratuity, tip; donner un pourboire: to tip. prairie

  3. Efficiency - Wikipedia

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    Efficiency is the often measurable ability to avoid making mistakes or wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time while performing a task.In a more general sense, it is the ability to do things well, successfully, and without waste.

  4. Economic efficiency - Wikipedia

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    The first fundamental welfare theorem provides some basis for the belief in efficiency of market economies, as it states that any perfectly competitive market equilibrium is Pareto efficient. The assumption of perfect competition means that this result is only valid in the absence of market imperfections , which are significant in real markets.

  5. Engine efficiency - Wikipedia

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    3) Efficiency was reported as "duty", meaning how many foot pounds (or newton-metres) of work lifting water were produced, but the mechanical pumping efficiency is not known. [15] The first piston steam engine, developed by Thomas Newcomen around 1710, was slightly over one half percent (0.5%) efficient. It operated with steam at near ...

  6. Operational efficiency - Wikipedia

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    High utilization rates can indicate efficient use of resources, though they must be balanced to avoid overworking machinery or personnel. Cost Efficiency: Analyzing the cost to produce a unit of product or service is crucial. This involves monitoring direct costs, indirect costs, and overheads to ensure optimal spending.

  7. 'Not going anywhere': Biden says he's 'passionate about our ...

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    President Joe Biden traveled to South Carolina, the state that helped catapult him to the White House, on his final full day in office.

  8. Water efficiency - Wikipedia

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    The Capitol Power Plant uses chillers to increase water efficiency. Water efficiency is the practice of reducing water consumption by measuring the amount of water required for a particular purpose and is proportionate to the amount of essential water used.

  9. Resource efficiency - Wikipedia

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    Resource efficiency is the maximising of the supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively, with minimum wasted resource expenses.