In mature AI operations, prompt efficiency is not only a quality technique. It is also a practical lever for reducing cost without changing the business intent of the workflow.
Glossary entry
Prompt Efficiency
The practice of achieving the desired model output using fewer tokens, lower-cost models, or simpler prompt structures.
Why it matters
Prompt efficiency matters because prompt design directly affects token usage, latency, model choice, and therefore the recurring cost of AI workflows.
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