as in effective
producing or capable of producing a desired result
that manual lawn mower is not a very efficient tool for doing a huge yard
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Recent Examples of efficient
For an economy at the level of the Chinese economy, the most important driver of efficiency is capital allocation—efficient capital allocation, rather than adding technology.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
The most recent of those changes went into effect in January, including the creation of the Centralized Allegation Resolution Unit to make more efficient and uniform decisions about staff discipline.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Herro set the tone early in Miami’s 109-90 win, hitting all eight of his shots in a 23-point first half en route to finishing with 38 points (on efficient 13-for-19 shooting), five rebounds and four assists.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
The senior guard shot 5-10 from the three-point line in the win, and Marquette will need another efficient game out of Jones to have the best chance at advancing.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
The most recent of those changes went into effect in January, including the creation of the Centralized Allegation Resolution Unit to make more efficient and uniform decisions about staff discipline.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Herro set the tone early in Miami’s 109-90 win, hitting all eight of his shots in a 23-point first half en route to finishing with 38 points (on efficient 13-for-19 shooting), five rebounds and four assists.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
The senior guard shot 5-10 from the three-point line in the win, and Marquette will need another efficient game out of Jones to have the best chance at advancing.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficient
Adjective
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Just last week, the president announced a 90-day pause in his tariff agenda, lowering the effective tariff rate on the EU from 20% to 10% while negotiations take place.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Yale University Budget Lab estimates that the inflationary effects of Trump’s tariffs amount to an effective tax of $4,900 per household.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Ishiba should remind Trump that while the U.S. built an innovative and productive economy, Asia holds the deed.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now Washington’s franchise player, Daniels had one of the most poised and productive rookie seasons in NFL history.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This threat, while at its most potent with just 24 hours left on the filing deadline clock, will continue to pose a danger to all users for some months to come.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This fantasy of reconciliation is especially potent in the series’ later seasons, written and released in the wake of #MeToo.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Efficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficient. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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