ALL meanings of efficient
ef·fi·cient
E e - noun efficient (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. 2
- adjective efficient method: not wasteful 1
- adjective efficient person 1
- adjective efficient machinery 1
- adjective efficient 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 assistant. 1
- adjective efficient satisfactory and economical to use: Our new air conditioner is more efficient than our old one. 1
- adjective efficient producing an effect, as a cause; causative. 1
- adjective efficient utilizing a particular commodity or product with the least waste of resources or effort (usually used in combination): a fuel-efficient engine. 1
- adjective efficient If something or someone is efficient, they are able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time or energy. 0
- adjective efficient functioning or producing effectively and with the least waste of effort; competent 0
- adjective efficient producing a direct effect; causative 0
- adjective efficient directly producing an effect or result; causative; effective 0
- adjective efficient producing a desired effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste; working well 0
- adjective efficient Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy. 0
- adjective efficient Expressing the proportion of consumed energy that was successfully used in a process; the ratio of useful output to total input. 0
- adjective efficient Causing effects, producing results; bringing into being; initiating change. (Rare except in philosophical and legal expression efficient cause = causative factor or agent.). 0
- adjective efficient (proscribed, old use) Effective. 0