efficient (a)

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def being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
examples an efficient production manager
efficient engines save gas
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Also see competent; effective, effectual, efficacious
Derivationally related form efficient → efficiency
Antonym efficient → inefficient
Similar to businesslike; cost-efficient, cost-effective; economic, economical; expeditious; high-octane; streamlined
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Also see competent; effective, effectual, efficacious
Similar to businesslike; cost-efficient, cost-effective; economic, economical; expeditious; high-octane; streamlined
Antonym inefficient → efficient
Derivationally related form efficiency → efficient

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