Efficient: meaning, definitions and examples
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efficient
[ ɪˈfɪʃənt ]
work performance
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Synonyms
capable, competent, effective, productive
Examples of usage
- She is known for her efficient work ethic.
- Using a computer can make tasks more efficient.
energy use
Operating or working in a way that does not waste energy.
Synonyms
eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, green, sustainable
Examples of usage
- Energy-efficient appliances help reduce electricity bills.
- Using energy-efficient lighting can help save the environment.
physics
A measure of the effectiveness of a system in transforming energy input into useful work output.
Synonyms
effectiveness, output, performance, productivity
Examples of usage
- The efficiency of the engine determines its performance.
- Improving efficiency can lead to cost savings.
Translations
Translations of the word "efficient" in other languages:
🇵🇹 eficiente
🇮🇳 कुशल
🇩🇪 effizient
🇮🇩 efisien
🇺🇦 ефективний
🇵🇱 wydajny
🇯🇵 効率的な (こうりつてきな)
🇫🇷 efficace
🇪🇸 eficiente
🇹🇷 verimli
🇰🇷 효율적인 (효율적이다)
🇸🇦 فعال
🇨🇿 efektivní
🇸🇰 efektívny
🇨🇳 高效 (gāoxiào)
🇸🇮 učinkovit
🇮🇸 skilvirkur
🇰🇿 тиімді
🇬🇪 ეფექტური (efekturi)
🇦🇿 səmərəli
🇲🇽 eficiente
Word origin
The word 'efficient' comes from the Latin word 'efficiens', present participle of 'efficere', meaning 'accomplish'. It entered English in the late 14th century with the sense of 'capable of producing a desired effect'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the idea of achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
See also: efficiency, efficiently, inefficient, inefficiently.