efficient
word
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
i-FISH-uhnt
/ɪfˈɪʃənt/
i-FISH-uhnt
Definition
If someone or something is efficient, they work well and quickly without wasting time, energy, or resources.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for people, machines, or systems that save time and resources. 'Efficient' is positive; don't confuse with 'effective' (successful in producing a result, but not always quick or resource-saving). Common collocations: 'efficient system', 'efficient worker', 'energy efficient'.
Spanish: eficientePortuguese (BR): eficientePortuguese (PT): eficienteChinese (Simplified): 高效的Chinese (Traditional): 高效的Hindi: कुशलArabic: فعالBengali: দক্ষ - কার্যকর (সম্পদের ব্যবহারে)Russian: эффективный - рациональныйJapanese: 効率的Vietnamese: hiệu quảKorean: 효율적인Turkish: verimli - etkin (kaynak kullanımı açısından)Urdu: موثر - کارآمدIndonesian: efisien
Example Sentences
Solar panels are efficient at saving energy.
basic
He finished the task in half the time because he's so efficient.
natural
Our company's new system is much more efficient than the old one.
natural
I love how efficient this app is—everything loads instantly!
natural
She is an efficient employee.
basic
This new washing machine is very efficient.
basic