efficient

The word “efficient” has 3 syllables: ef-fi-cient

It's pronounced as /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

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In the thesaurus, “efficient” has 20 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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Synonyms for efficient

noun
1. A cause; something that causes an effect.
adjective
1. Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
2. Expressing the proportion of consumed energy that was successfully used in a process; the ratio of useful output to total input.
3. Causing effects, producing results; bringing into being; initiating change (rare except in philosophical and legal expression efficient cause = causative factor or agent).
4. (old use) effective.

The new heating system is much more efficient than the old one, saving us a lot on our energy bills.
An efficient transportation network is crucial for the smooth functioning of a modern city.
By organizing our files systematically, we can ensure an efficient workflow in the office.
The dishwasher is incredibly efficient, cleaning even the toughest stains with minimal water usage.
His efficient management style helped the team meet their deadlines consistently.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to efficient, such as: able, active, adept, adequate, capable, competent, decisive.

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