efficient

/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
adjective
  1. Working in a way that achieves maximum results with minimum wasted time, effort, or resources.
    • She is an efficient worker who always finishes her tasks ahead of schedule.
    • The new bus route is more efficient, cutting travel time in half.
    • An efficient dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand.
  2. (of a system, machine, or process) performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of input.
    • The efficient engine converts most of the fuel into motion rather than heat.
    • The factory installed an efficient cooling system to reduce electricity bills.
    • Solar panels are becoming more efficient at capturing sunlight.
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