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Meanings of efficient in English

Portuguese
eficiente
Catalan
eficient
Spanish
competente

Being effective without wasting time or effort or expense.

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        Usage of efficient in English
        1
        The problem with financial markets today is that they are too efficient.
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        2
        He said the public would benefit from the efficient use of water.
        Radio NZ
        3
        Therefore, we developed an efficient nanomedicine approach capable of increasing muscle mass.
        Pubmed
        4
        Mr Brownlee said that was due to good planning and efficient work.
        Radio NZ
        5
        This will result in consumers favouring food from the most carbon-efficient producers.
        Independent.ie
        6
        The thousand years of machine rule were quite efficient and well organized.
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        7
        However, efficient delivery into tumor cells remains a major obstacle for treatment.
        Pubmed
        8
        Federal fuel economy standards are making passenger vehicles more efficient every year.
        Wired
        9
        He said the main benefit for farmers is a more efficient operation.
        Radio NZ
        10
        Modern, efficient public transport systems are basic requirements in any capital city.
        The Irish Times
        11
        Lydia was an extremely efficient woman who paid great attention to detail.
        To catch a thief
        12
        It's simply tax-efficient planning which thousands of companies and individuals engage in.
        The Irish Times
        13
        Virtual meetings make work far more efficient. Inspiration: Modern, minimal and luxe.
        News.com.au
        14
        Gen IV reactors will also allow more efficient use of nuclear fuel.
        The South African
        15
        Evidence also suggests that many businesses are more efficient without physical contact.
        Radio NZ
        16
        This would create manufacturing jobs, produce well-designed energy-efficient homes and increase supply.
        The Guardian
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        Translations for efficient
        Portuguese
        eficiente
        Catalan
        eficient
        Efficient through the time
        Efficient across language varieties
        United States of America
        Common
        South Africa
        Common
        Ireland
        Common
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