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Efficient - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

efficient

/ɪˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

Definition:

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Synonyms:

effective, productive, streamlined, economical, organized

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

inefficient, wasteful, ineffective

Common Collocations:

efficient system, efficient use, highly efficient, energy efficient, cost efficient

Derivatives:

efficiency, efficiently, efficiencies

Usage Tips:

Use "efficient" to describe processes or systems that work well without wasting resources.

Common Phrases:

run like clockwork, lean and mean, work like a charm

Etymology:

From Latin *efficiens*, meaning "accomplishing" or "productive."

Examples:

  • 1. The new software makes data entry more efficient.
  • 2. Solar panels are an efficient way to save energy.
  • 3. She manages her time in a highly efficient manner.
  • 4. The factory adopted an efficient production method last year.

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