efficient

adjective
UK: /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
US: /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

  1. Working well and producing the desired result without wasting time or energy.

    1. The new system is very efficient and saves us time.
    2. She's an efficient worker, always completing tasks ahead of schedule showing efficient time-management.

  2. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, effectively.

    1. We need to be more efficient in our use of energy.
    2. To remain competitive, the company implemented more efficient manufacturing processes decreasing costs.

Synonyms

organized productive economic capable effective
efficient adverb

  1. In an efficient manner.

    1. She managed her time efficiently to complete all tasks.
    2. The team worked efficiently together to resolve the problem, showing efficient teamwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "efficient" in English means: Working well and producing the desired result without wasting time or energy., Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, effectively..

The phonetic transcription of "efficient" is /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ in British English and /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "efficient": organized, productive, economic, capable, effective.

Example usage of "efficient": "The new system is very efficient and saves us time.". More examples on the page.