time-saving
Cutting corners productively
Time-saving describes something that reduces the time needed to complete a task: time-saving kitchen gadgets, a time-saving shortcut through the park.
The word emphasizes efficiency—whatever is time-saving lets you accomplish the same result faster or with less effort.
Self-operating system design
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- appMobile device software
- deviceConstructed tool or machine
- gadgetNovel small device
appliance · machine · template · shortcut · macro · scheduler · timer · robot
Moving with speed
- expediteSpeed up a process
- optimizeMake maximally effective
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- streamlineRemove unnecessary elements
fast-track · swift · rapid · speedy · shortcut · compress · condense · abbreviate
Requiring minimal effort
- handyUseful and nearby
- practicalSuited for real use
- accessibleAble to be reached
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
effortless · ready-made · premade · instant · uncomplicated · one-click · grab-and-go · pre-prepared
Ranking by importance
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- calendarDate-tracking system
- checklistItemized verification guide
deadline · agenda · timetable · workflow · batching · outsourcing · organizing · milestone
What something generates
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- multitaskingDoing several things concurrently
- focusConcentrated attention point
- resultsWhat follows from effort
performance · turnaround · capacity · accomplishment · momentum · progress · leverage · maximizing
automation
Self-operating system design
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- appMobile device software
- deviceConstructed tool or machine
gadget · appliance · machine · template · shortcut · macro · scheduler · timer · robot · dishwasher
quick
Moving with speed
- expediteSpeed up a process
- optimizeMake maximally effective
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
streamline · fast-track · swift · rapid · speedy · shortcut · compress · condense · abbreviate · batch
easy
Requiring minimal effort
- handyUseful and nearby
- practicalSuited for real use
- accessibleAble to be reached
user-friendly · effortless · ready-made · premade · instant · uncomplicated · one-click · grab-and-go · pre-prepared · self-service
prioritization
Ranking by importance
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- calendarDate-tracking system
checklist · deadline · agenda · timetable · workflow · batching · outsourcing · organizing · milestone · goal-setting
output
What something generates
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- multitaskingDoing several things concurrently
- focusConcentrated attention point
results · performance · turnaround · capacity · accomplishment · momentum · progress · leverage · maximizing · ROI
- efficiencyoptimization, efficient, streamlining, effective, optimize
- practicalitypragmatism, sensible, realistic, down-to-earth, levelheaded
- convenientconvenient, easy, effortless, handy, hassle-free
- efficientefficient, streamlined, optimized, effective, productive
- Microwavereheating, defrosting, popcorn, turntable, microwave safe
- fast-actinginstant, rapid, quick, swift, speedy
time-savingtime-wasting
Unproductive use of hours
time-consuming · inefficient · wasteful · unproductive · labor-intensive
time-savingprolonging
Extending in time
slow · lengthy · drawn-out · protracted · tedious