efficient

ef-fi-cient · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

  2. 2.

    (Of a person) Working in a well-organized and competent way.

  3. 3.

    (Of a system or machine) Achieving maximum output with minimum waste.

Phrases & expressions

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    fuel-efficient — using fuel economically
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    energy-efficient — using energy economically
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    cost-efficient — achieving results without excessive expense
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    time-efficient — accomplishing tasks quickly

Related words

Antonyms: inefficient, unproductive, wasteful
See also: effective, efficiency, productive
Synonyms: capable, competent, effective, productive

Etymology

From Latin efficiens, present participle of efficere ("to accomplish"), from ex- ("out") + facere ("to do, make").