a) Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
An efficient process would automate all the routine work.
The motor is only 20% efficient at that temperature.
See Also: effect, effective, effectiveness, effectivity, effector, effectual, effectuate, efficacious, efficacity, efficacy, efficiency, subefficient, subefficiency
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