efficient

Getting results quickly

Efficient describes achieving results with minimal waste of time, effort, or resources.

An efficient engine extracts more power from less fuel.

An efficient worker completes tasks quickly without unnecessary steps.

The word implies optimization—getting the most output from the least input.

She found a more efficient route to work.

resourceful

streamlined

Made smooth and efficient

leanLacking fat; incline
optimizedMade maximally efficient
simplifiedMade less complex

refined · systematic · methodical · organized · structured · well-designed · elegant · seamless · integrated · cohesive

fast

quick

Moving with speed

speedyCharacterized by quickness
rapidMoving with haste
swiftMoving with speed

time-saving · expedient · prompt · accelerated · brisk · nimble · responsive · agile · snappy · fleet

technical

algorithm

Finite problem-solving procedure

optimizedMade maximally efficient
latencyDelay in system response
cachingTemporary local storage

throughput · scalability · parallelism · compression · bandwidth · profiling · benchmarking · overhead · heuristics · execution

economical

frugal

Sparing with resources

thriftyPrudent with resources
budget-friendlyLow in cost
savingsAccumulated money kept

value · affordable · prudent · sustainable · conservation · low-cost · economize · penny-wise · sparing · judicious

productive

yield

Produce or relinquish

throughputProcessing rate over time
industriousDevoted to steady effort
prolificProducing abundantly and often

fruitful · diligent · workforce · capacity · turnaround · volume · results-driven · accomplishing · delivering · generating

energy

low-emission

Producing few pollutants

hybridThing of mixed parentage
LEDSemiconductor that glows
insulationThermal transfer prevention

solar · renewable · thermostat · regenerative · low-power · consumption · mileage · wattage · kilowatt · green

Categories

efficiencyoptimization, streamlining, optimize, streamline, productivity
no-frillsno-frills, bare-bones, basic, plain, simple
professional traitsprofessional, formal, organized, punctual, methodical
vehicle adjectivesfast, slow, new, old, used
work traitshardworking, diligent, productive, lazy, industrious
efficientstreamlined, optimized, productive, economical, resourceful

Opposites

resource utilization

efficientwasteful

Using resources carelessly

inefficient · profligate · extravagant · squandering · uneconomical

productivity and output

efficientunproductive

Failing to achieve results

ineffective · ineffectual · fruitless · futile · unfruitful

organization and method

efficientdisorganized

Lacking systematic arrangement

chaotic · haphazard · slapdash · slipshod · unsystematic

Phrases

fuel efficiencyOutput per unit burned
energy efficientUsing minimal power
energy-efficient devicesProducts minimizing power consumption
energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
efficiency apartmentCompact single-room rental
energy-efficient homesResidences built to conserve power

Family

efficiency, inefficient, efficiently, inefficiency, inefficiently, efficiencies, inefficiencies, coefficient, coefficients

Familiarity: Top 5,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G