as in effective
producing or capable of producing a desired result
that manual lawn mower is not a very efficient tool for doing a huge yard
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Recent Examples of efficient
Learning these important skills takes practice to feel comfortable at any age, but doing so will help turn intimidating medical appointments into more efficient and productive — and less stressful — visits.
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Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The companies building them are laying the groundwork for a future that’s more efficient and more resilient — and, if developed thoughtfully, one that augments work without losing the critical role people play.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Such extensive reuse is a core part of SpaceX's vision to make spaceflight cheaper and more efficient.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hydrogen and helium atoms are not efficient radiators below several thousand degrees, but molecular hydrogen, H₂, is great at cooling gas at low temperatures.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The companies building them are laying the groundwork for a future that’s more efficient and more resilient — and, if developed thoughtfully, one that augments work without losing the critical role people play.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Such extensive reuse is a core part of SpaceX's vision to make spaceflight cheaper and more efficient.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hydrogen and helium atoms are not efficient radiators below several thousand degrees, but molecular hydrogen, H₂, is great at cooling gas at low temperatures.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficient
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How To Clean Linoleum Floors With Vinegar Vinegar is effective at cleaning floors and disinfecting them, but for more cleaning power, add a few squirts of dish soap to the mix, which works well at removing grease and grime from floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alpine remains in a significant state of rebuild under Briatore, its effective boss.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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As for jobs in programming, a field that’s already faced changes thanks to the new tech, Altman noted that AI tools have made coders far more productive, but the long-term impact is still unclear.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other than making sure police are contacted, workers are instructed to take safety precautions and make sure that families understand the risk involved with the highly potent illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The most demanding users would probably like a more potent machine, like some of the larger options here, but the Blade 14 can largely serve as your mobile media-crunching PC when needed, and normal productivity tasks are mere snacks for it.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficient. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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