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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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These plants generally use less efficient, more polluting equipment than utilities typically install.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

From what you’re saying, this won’t infringe upon your values and would make you a more efficient worker.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

“The United States military will never be as efficient as a private contractor, but there’s things that the military has to do that a small contractor doesn’t have to do.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

“It’s the most efficient way to cover an area without overlapping.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The female security officer was brisk and efficient.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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