Meaning of the word inefficiency in English

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inefficiency

US /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
UK /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Noun

the state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness

Example:
The company suffered from widespread inefficiency in its production process.
Government inefficiency often leads to wasted taxpayer money.
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