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efficiently

 

[ ɪˈfɪʃəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

work

In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Synonyms

competently, economically, effectively, productively

Examples of usage

  • The new software program allows us to work more efficiently.
  • She organized her tasks efficiently to meet the deadline.
Context #2 | Adverb

use

In a way that produces a desired result without wasting time or energy.

Synonyms

competently, effectively, productively, skillfully

Examples of usage

  • He efficiently managed his resources to complete the project ahead of schedule.
  • The factory workers operate the machinery efficiently to increase production.

Translations

Translations of the word "efficiently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eficientemente

🇮🇳 कुशलता से

🇩🇪 effizient

🇮🇩 dengan efisien

🇺🇦 ефективно

🇵🇱 wydajnie

🇯🇵 効率的に (こうりつてきに)

🇫🇷 efficacement

🇪🇸 eficientemente

🇹🇷 etkili bir şekilde

🇰🇷 효율적으로 (효율적으로)

🇸🇦 بكفاءة

🇨🇿 efektivně

🇸🇰 efektívne

🇨🇳 高效地 (gāoxiào de)

🇸🇮 učinkovito

🇮🇸 skilvirkilega

🇰🇿 тиімді

🇬🇪 ეფექტურად (ep'ekt'urad)

🇦🇿 səmərəli

🇲🇽 eficientemente

Word origin

The word 'efficiently' originated from the Latin word 'efficiens', which means 'accomplishing'. The term evolved over time to emphasize achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. The concept of efficiency has been valued in various fields such as business, engineering, and management, leading to the widespread use of the adverb 'efficiently' to describe effective and productive actions.

See also: efficiency, efficient, inefficient, inefficiently.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,829 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.