Meaning & use
efficient
Achieving results with little wasted time, effort, or resources.
See it in a sentence
The new software made the entire billing process far more efficient.
She is an efficient worker who always finishes tasks ahead of schedule.
A note on using this word
Efficient focuses on minimizing waste of time or resources, while effective simply means something works, regardless of cost.
Words with a similar meaning
effectiveproductivestreamlined
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Words with an opposite meaning
inefficientwasteful
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