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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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They described this highly efficient range as a "Goldilocks zone."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Ultimately, the best protection against oil price shocks is a more efficient gas-burning vehicle, or one that doesn’t burn gasoline at all.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

We would also have industries that are resilient because they are efficient, not because they are protected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Airlines are more motivated than ever before to retire higher-cost planes, as newer jets are about 10% to 15% more fuel efficient, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

She was sharp, highly efficient, and quick moving.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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