Efficient

[ɪ'fɪʃ(ə)nt] or [ɪ'fɪʃnt]

Definition

(adj.) being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; 'an efficient production manager'; 'efficient engines save gas' .

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Definition

(n.) Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable; characterized by energetic and useful activity; as, an efficient officer, power.

(n.) An efficient cause; a prime mover.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Operative, active, efficacious, effective, effectual, potent.[2]. Able, energetic, skilful, ready.

n. Cause, operator, prime mover, efficient agent.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

[See EFFECTIVE]

Typist: Pearl

Definition

adj. capable of producing the desired result: effective.—n. the person or thing that effects.—ns. Effi′cience Effi′ciency power to produce the result intended adequate fitness.—adv. Effi′ciently.

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Examples

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