Efficient
21efficient — adj. 1) efficient in (she was very efficient in reducing waste) 2) efficient to + inf. (it is not efficient to hire poorly trained workers) * * * [ɪ fɪʃ(ə)nt] efficient to + inf. (it is not efficient to hire poorly trained workers) efficient in… …
22efficient — effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient 1. All these words mean ‘having an effect’ of some kind, but with different applications and shades of meaning. Effective means ‘having a definite or desired effect’ that is actual rather than… …
23efficient — adj. VERBS ▪ appear, be, look, seem, sound ▪ become ▪ make sth ADVERB …
24efficient — efficiently, adv. /i fish euhnt/, adj. 1. performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient… …
25efficient — ef|fi|cient W3S2 [ıˈfıʃənt] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of efficere; EFFECT1] if someone or something is efficient, they work well without wasting time, money, or energy ≠ ↑inefficient ▪ a very efficient secretary… …
26efficient — ef•fi•cient [[t]ɪˈfɪʃ ənt[/t]] adj. 1) performing or functioning effectively with the least waste of time and effort; competent; capable: an efficient secretary[/ex] 2) satisfactory and economical to use: a more efficient air conditioner[/ex] 3)… …
27efficient — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin efficient , efficiens, from present participle of efficere Date: 14th century 1. being or involving the immediate agent in producing an effect < the… …
28efficient — /I fISFnt/ adjective a person, machine, or organization that is efficient works well and effectively without wasting time, money, or energy: an efficient heating system | a very efficient secretary efficiently adverb …
29efficient*/*/ — [ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt] adj working well and producing good results by using the available time, money, supplies etc in the most effective way Ant: inefficient The new machine is far more efficient than the old one.[/ex] The most efficient way to plan your… …
30efficient — /ɪ fɪʃ(ə)nt/ adjective able to work well or to produce the right result quickly ● the efficient working of a system ● An efficient assistant is invaluable. ● An efficient new machine would save time …
