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efficient

/ɪˈfɪʃnt/
ef · fi · cient ɪ · ˈfɪ · ʃnt
English Definition
adj. productive without waste
中文释义
高效的
Significado en Español
eficiente
한국어 뜻
효율적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiệu quả
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How to use “efficient” in a sentence

He is an efficient worker.

他是个高效的员工。

LED bulbs are more efficient than old light bulbs.

LED灯比老式灯泡更节能。

She found an efficient way to organize her homework.

她找到了一种高效整理作业的方法。

An efficient team can finish the job in half the time.

一个高效的团队可以用一半的时间完成工作。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “efficient” from the options below:

  1. A ineffective
  2. B capable
  3. C complex
  4. D lazy
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B — capable. “efficient” means adj. productive without waste

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The new machine is so ______ that it does the work of ten people.

  1. A efficient
  2. B wasteful
  3. C slow
  4. D clumsy
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A — efficient. “efficient” means adj. productive without waste

Common questions about “efficient”

What does “efficient” mean?

efficient — adj. productive without waste. In Chinese: 高效的.

How do you pronounce “efficient”?

efficient is pronounced /ɪˈfɪʃnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ef · fi · cient.

How do you use “efficient” in a sentence?

“efficient” means productive without waste. Examples: (1) He is an efficient worker. (2) LED bulbs are more efficient than old light bulbs. (3) She found an efficient way to organize her homework. (4) An efficient team can finish the job in half the time.

What are synonyms for “efficient”?

effective, productive — all close in meaning to efficient (adj. productive without waste).

Is “efficient” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. efficient appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “efficient”?

ef(come out)+fic(do)

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