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efficient

/ɪ'fɪʃənt/

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adjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
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"an efficient secretary" "the efficient cause of the revolution"

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effective competent
adjective
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
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"an efficient production manager" "efficient engines save gas"

Similar:

expeditious high-octane businesslike streamlined cost-effective cost-efficient economic economical

Opposite:

inefficient

Examples of efficient

"an efficient secretary"
"the efficient cause of the revolution"
"an efficient production manager"
"efficient engines save gas"