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efficient

efficient

Meaning of efficient

low waste output

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British English/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
American English/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
Russian transcription[ɛfɪˈktʲivnɨj]
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efficient with Russian translation

efficient usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Эффективная система отопления держит квартиру в тепле и экономит деньги.

An efficient heating system keeps the flat warm and saves money.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она эффективна в организации встреч и быстро выполняет задачи.

She's efficient at organising meetings and finishes tasks quickly.

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efficient belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

efficientэффективный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

efficient synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between efficient / effective / optimized / productive / economical / cost-effective

🇬🇧English

produces the intended result; emphasis on outcome rather than on minimal resource use

B2Very Often

The new insulation proved effective in keeping the house warm.

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optimized

adjusted or configured for best possible performance under constraints; technical/engineering nuance common

B2Often

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

🇬🇧English

yielding a high amount of output or results; stresses volume or output rather than thriftiness

B2Very Often

A productive team completed the renovation ahead of schedule.

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economical

uses minimal money or resources; emphasizes low cost or frugality

B2Often

An economical boiler can lower monthly heating bills.

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cost-effective

gives good results relative to its cost; emphasizes value for money

B2Often

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

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streamlined

made simpler or more efficient by removing unnecessary parts; emphasizes simplification of process or design

B2Often

We implemented a streamlined booking process to reduce delays.

🇬🇧English

characterized by minimal waste, small scale or few resources; stresses elimination of waste and lean organization

B2Often

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

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How to pronounce efficient and what this word means

efficient means efficient. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce efficient

/ɪˈfɪʃənt/

efficient translation

efficient

efficient examples

An efficient heating system keeps the flat warm and saves money.

efficient transcription

/ɪˈfɪʃənt/, /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

Questions about this word

efficient meaning: what does it mean?

low waste output

efficient pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

efficient is pronounced as /ɪˈfɪʃənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

efficient definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

An efficient heating system keeps the flat warm and saves money. Translation: Эффективная система отопления держит квартиру в тепле и экономит деньги.

Is efficient part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

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