Words Like EFFICIENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EFFICIENT.

4 Alternative Words Similar to efficient

1 Effective Adjective      Synonym Words Like Effective
2 Expeditious Adjective      Similar Words Like Expeditious
3 Prompt Adjective      Similar Words Like Prompt
4 Timesaving Adjective      Similar Words Like Timesaving

5 examples of efficient

1 an efficient officer, power
2 the efficient cause of the revolution
3 an efficient secretary
4 effective personnel
5 efficient engines save gas

10 definitions of efficient

1 Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable; characterized by energetic and useful activity.
2 An efficient cause; a prime mover.
3 able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
4 being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
5 Acting directly to produce an effect: an efficient cause. See Synonyms at effective.
6 Acting or producing effectively with a minimum of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort.
7 Exhibiting a high ratio of output to input.
8 Producing outward effects; of a nature to produce a result; active; causative.
9 Acting or able to act with due effect; adequate in performance; bringing to bear the requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; capable; competent: as, an efficient workman, director, or commander.
10 Synonyms Efficacious, Effectual, etc. (see effective); energetic, operative, active, ready, helpful.
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