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efficient

efficient

Meaning of efficient

English

getting results without wasting time or resources

Deutsch

mit geringem Aufwand an Zeit und Ressourcen wirkungsvoll

efficient

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
American English
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/

efficient with German translation

efficient usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This system is very efficient.

Dieses System ist sehr effizient.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We work efficiently here.

Wir arbeiten hier effizient.

efficient synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between efficient, productive, economical, cost-effective, streamlined, optimized, and lean

🇬🇧English

produces a lot of work or results

B2very often

ENA productive team completed the renovation ahead of schedule.

economical
🇬🇧English

uses little money, fuel or resources

B2often

ENAn economical boiler can lower monthly heating bills.

C
🇬🇧English
cost-effective

gives good results for the money spent

B2often

ENUpgrading insulation is a cost-effective way to reduce energy use.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
streamlined

made simpler, with unnecessary steps removed

B2often

ENWe implemented a streamlined booking process to reduce delays.

O
🇬🇧English
optimized

adjusted to work as well as possible

B2often

ENThe heating schedule was optimized to cut energy use during off-hours.

🇬🇧English

business: with minimal waste and spare resources

B2often

ENA lean maintenance plan reduces unnecessary staff time and spare parts.

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What does efficient mean?

getting results without wasting time or resources

How do you pronounce efficient?

efficient is pronounced [ɪˈfɪʃənt].

How is efficient used in a sentence?

Dieses System ist sehr effizient. Translation: This system is very efficient.

Is efficient part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, efficient can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is efficient part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, efficient can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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