Efficacy vs. Efficiency vs. Proficiency

efficacy

Definition

capacity or power to produce a desired effect

Examples

concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine

efficiency

Definition

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

Examples

she did the work with great efficiency

proficiency

Definition

the quality of having great facility and competence

Examples

practice greatly improves proficiency

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