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efficient
adjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
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ɪˈfɪʃənt
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adjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
“{'source': 'G.B.Shaw', 'text': 'people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons …'}”
adjective
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
“an efficient production manager”
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{'source': 'G.B.Shaw', 'text': 'people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons …'}
effective personnel
an efficient secretary
the efficient cause of the revolution
an efficient production manager
efficient engines save gas
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