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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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The hero of bog creation, Ms. Turetsky relates, is sphagnum moss, one of nature’s most efficient sponges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

While others may not find downsizing entirely joyful, there are a few things you can do to make the experience more manageable and efficient.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Liberation came through a more efficient kitchen, not a change in who cooked.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

She added: "It is vital that we have the fast, efficient borders that arrivals into the UK now expect, and we will work closely with our members and government officials to ensure a smooth rollout."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“What a calm, efficient young mouse Cornflower is,” the Abbot remarked to Constance.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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