efficient 1
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EnglishDefinition
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
Examples
- 1.an efficient production manager
- 2.efficient engines save gas
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EnglishAntonym
inefficient 1
adjective
not producing desired results; wasteful
Derivationally related form
efficiency 2
noun
skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
Also see
competent 1
adjective
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
effective 1
adjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
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businesslike 1
adjective
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
cost-efficient 1
adjective
productive relative to the cost
economic 3
adjective
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
expeditious 1
adjective
marked by speed and efficiency
high-octane 1
adjective
used of gasoline; having a high octane number
