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efficient
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adjective (a)
- being effective without wasting time or effort or expense(adj.all)Example:
An efficient production manager.
Efficient engines save gas.
source: wordnet30 - Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable; characterized by energetic and useful activity; as, an efficient officer, power.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- An efficient cause; a prime mover.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively(adj.all)Example:
An efficient secretary.
The efficient cause of the revolution.
source: wordnet30
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