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efficient
[ ih-fish-uhnt ]
adjective
a reliable, efficient assistant.
Synonyms:
- satisfactory and economical to use:
Our new air conditioner is more efficient than our old one.
- producing an effect, as a cause; causative.
- utilizing a particular commodity or product with the least waste of resources or effort (usually used in combination):
a fuel-efficient engine.
efficient
/ ɪˈɪʃəԳ /
adjective
- functioning or producing effectively and with the least waste of effort; competent
- philosophy producing a direct effect; causative
Derived Forms
- ˈھԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ھ·Գ· adverb
- ԴDz··ھ·Գ adjective
- ܲ·-·ھ·Գ adjective
- ···ھ·Գ adjective
- ܲ··ھ·Գ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of efficient1
Word History and Origins
Origin of efficient1
Example Sentences
But the Clippers had no answer for Murray, who was efficient with his shooting, going 17 for 26 from the field and eight for 14 from three-point range.
The report calls for the rapid deployment of carbon capture and storage technology, greater use of AI to make energy grids efficient and investment in small scale nuclear reactors.
The president’s stated effort to make the government more efficient is creating deep uncertainty in communities across the country, with state governments, research institutions and nonprofits unable to rely on federal aid and grants.
On Thursday, the Santa Clara-based chipmaker confirmed it would be laying off workers to “drive better, more efficient execution across the business.”
James, who scored 38 in Game 3 to keep the Lakers close, was wildly efficient, using quickness and strength to get advantages against Minnesota’s excellent defense.
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are other ways to say efficient?
A person or a thing that is efficient performs or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. But efficient isn’t quite the same as effectual, efficacious, or effective! Find out why on .
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