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efficient

[ih-fish-uhnt] / ɪˈfɪʃ ənt /


Usage

What are other ways to say efficient? The adjective efficient, when applied to a person or a thing, implies the skillful use of energy or industry to accomplish desired results with little waste of effort: efficient methods; an efficient manager. Effective is applied to a person or a thing that has the power to, or which actually does, produce an effect: an effective boss, remedy, speech. Effectual is used especially of that which produces the effect desired or intended, or a decisive result: An effectual bombardment silenced the enemy. Efficacious suggests the capability of achieving a certain end: an efficacious plan, medicine. 

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Meanwhile, the fridges themselves have been made more energy efficient.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

It supports efficient information transmission along axons and also helps supply them with nutrients, making it vital to healthy brain function.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

"We must make our waterways more efficient while simultaneously making ships suitable for times of low water," Bilger said Wednesday after talks with state transport ministers.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

“They are a very efficient way to provide things such as 5G mobile data to customers across the states at a very efficient price,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

As well they should be, for in Miss Penelope Lumley’s day the London post office was nothing if not efficient.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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