Quebec efficiency refers to the most inefficiently run processes possible. These processes always take at least three times as if normally run and generally six to ten times longer than if run efficiently. The term originates from the Canadian province of Quebec, where such processes occur very frequently.
Jean: "I made cookies today, and instead of buying everything before hand, I just went out and bought every ingredient when the recipe said I need it! It took me 4 hours to bake the cookies."
Jacques: "Quebec efficiency!"
Luc: "At the raffle last night, instead of drawing the three winners, they drew until there were only three left, and then those three won. It took forever."
Laurent: "Quebec efficiency!"
Jacques: "Quebec efficiency!"
Luc: "At the raffle last night, instead of drawing the three winners, they drew until there were only three left, and then those three won. It took forever."
Laurent: "Quebec efficiency!"
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Get the Quebec Efficiency mug.The ability of an economic system to provide what people what, given their incomes. Given the fact that incomes and resources are both finite, efficiency will be of the utmost importance in determining if people's wants are satisfied by the workings of the economic system.
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Extremely hard working, always functioning at the highest of standards, and finding the best possible solution. Other wise known as a Miriam.
"Oh my god, how did she get all of this DONE?!"
"She's efficient...Duh."
Example 2:
"No no, it takes 30 minutes to get to Whole Foods. There is no possible way for you to get there in twenty minutes."
"Bam! there in ten. "
"She's efficient...Duh."
Example 2:
"No no, it takes 30 minutes to get to Whole Foods. There is no possible way for you to get there in twenty minutes."
"Bam! there in ten. "
by Sisternumberthree May 7, 2010
Get the Efficient mug.Refering to mechanical produce of post-war Germany. Due to the low wages at that time, and no shortage of skilled workers, west Germany gained a solid reputation for outstanding quality of products at a reasonable price. Today, many people swear by german efficiency, and refuse to buy inferior products from anywhere but.
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Get the german efficiency mug.Efficable is not a f*cking word. It's the result of dumb ass people making vain attempts at intelligent speech. The correct word is efficacious.
by thedumass January 14, 2008
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