able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; "people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons "-G B Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution"
A term describing a process that operates effectively while consuming the minimum amount of resources (such as labor and time)
Resources needed to produce product or services are minimized Supply what the customer wants at the right cost
bringing about the result that is wanted, with the least waste of time, effort, or materials
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas
producing the desired result with the least waste, as in: I design graphics for Web pages that are an efficient use of bandwidth
Producing a desired effect, product, etc with minimum of effort, expense, or waste; working well
An information system or a software application is efficient when it achieves its purpose with the least time, cost, or effort
Minimizing waste or effort Efficiency is distinguished from effectiveness Rarely are efficiencies encouraged "at all costs", instead being balanced with risk and cost Efficiency is often the result of the continuous improvement of processes
adj 1 Producing a desired effect, product, etc with a minimum of effort, expense or waste; working well
Acting or producing effectively with a minimum of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort Getting the effect directly, because the effect and the process to get it are understood
If something or someone is efficient, they are able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time or energy. With today's more efficient contraception women can plan their families and careers. + efficiently ef·fi·cient·ly I work very efficiently and am decisive, and accurate in my judgement. if someone or something is efficient, they work well without wasting time, money, or energy inefficient (present participle of efficere; EFFECT)
Operating or performing in an effective and competent manner with a minimum of wasted time, energy, or waste products