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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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eficiente
Usage of efficient in English
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The problem with financial markets today is that they are too efficient.
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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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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
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This would create manufacturing jobs, produce well-designed energy-efficient homes and increase supply.
The Guardian
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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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