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Efficient n. : 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.

Efficient n. : An efficient cause; a prime mover.

Example:
How Efficient are power inverters that plug into the cigarette lighter?

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Efficient - Definition of Efficient at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Efficient. ... least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient secretary. ... 

synonyms
  (adjective) effective
antonyms
  (adjective) inefficient
related terms
  (adjective) effective
  (adjective) competent
  (adjective) effectual
  (adjective) efficacious
similar terms
  (adjective) businesslike
  (adjective) competent
  (adjective) cost-effective
  (adjective) cost-efficient
  (adjective) economic
  (adjective) economical
  (adjective) expeditious
  (adjective) high-octane
  (adjective) prompt
  (adjective) streamlined
  (adjective) timesaving
  (adjective) underspent


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