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efficient

/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+adjectiveDifficulty 3/5
Definition

Working well without wasting time, money, or energy.

In simple English

Working well with little waste.

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Public transport is more efficient in large cities.

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Useful for technology, work, and environment essays.

Common mistake

Efficient is about not wasting resources; effective is about achieving results.

Word family

efficiency noun

Efficiency improved.

Related words

effective

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