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
Cares could easily slip away once walking through welcoming and efficient security.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
It's powered by the fast and efficient S10 chip and boasts tons of health, fitness, and lifestyle features, including GPS workout recording, ECG, sleep and cycle tracking, music, podcasts, and third-party app support.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Without an accountant on staff, one of the most efficient ways to handle these responsibilities is by using accounting software.
—Mia Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Today's dishwashers are much more efficient, using just 3 to 4 gallons of water per load.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
It's powered by the fast and efficient S10 chip and boasts tons of health, fitness, and lifestyle features, including GPS workout recording, ECG, sleep and cycle tracking, music, podcasts, and third-party app support.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Without an accountant on staff, one of the most efficient ways to handle these responsibilities is by using accounting software.
—Mia Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Today's dishwashers are much more efficient, using just 3 to 4 gallons of water per load.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for efficient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficient
Adjective
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According to the team, this research indicates that ghost crabs are effective predators of the early life phase of sea turtles with a taste for meat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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But incentives must also support long-term habit formation to be truly effective.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, an open-minded, AI-native young person who is comfortable with these tools can accomplish so much more, so much quicker, and help older people be more productive.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Snow was still productive for the Giants in the 2000s, with a .276/.372/.420 slash line, a .337 postseason average and the last of his six Gold Gloves.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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“Efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficient. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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