Meaning of the word x-efficiency in English

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x-efficiency

US /ˌeks ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
UK /ˌeks ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
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Noun

1.

the degree to which a firm or other organization operates at its maximum potential given its resources, or the extent to which it avoids waste and inefficiency in its production processes

Example:
Improving X-efficiency can lead to significant cost savings for a company.
Lack of competition often leads to lower X-efficiency.
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