inefficiency
/ɪnɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt(ə)nsi
/noun (plural inefficiencies) [mass noun]
The state of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources: the idea is to eliminate inefficiency, creating a seamless manufacturing process [count noun]: the hospital had its budget cut because of past financial inefficiencies
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