efficient

adjective24 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

Used to specify the area or manner in which efficiency is demonstrated (e.g., efficient in their use of resources).

Used to specify the task or activity in which someone or something is efficient (e.g., efficient at managing time).

To function effectively without wasting resources.

To cause something to become efficient.

To appear to be efficient based on observation.

To develop the quality of being efficient over time.

To have an appearance of being well-organized and effective.

To give the impression of being efficient.

To give an impression of efficiency when described.

A common way to state that something has a high level of efficiency.

Emphasizes exceptional efficiency, often used in formal or technical contexts.

Used to emphasize a very high degree of efficiency.

Describes a trend of becoming more efficient over time.

Highlights that the level of efficiency is worthy of comment or notice.

Efficient in terms of cost and financial resources.

An informal way to express that something is surprisingly or extremely efficient.

Compares the efficiency to something else; efficient in comparison.

Efficient from a technical or engineering perspective.

Indicates complete and total efficiency, with no flaws.

Efficient in a way that minimizes harm to the environment.

Indicates a moderate or reasonable level of efficiency.

Indicates that the efficiency is adequate or satisfactory.

Suggests efficiency achieved without pity or concern for others.

Implies efficiency that is direct and perhaps insensitive or harsh.