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efficiently

/ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/
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Adjective:efficient
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efficiently Lexical Profile

efficiently Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a well-organized and competent way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort, time, or expense.

Example

"The new software allows the accounting department to process invoices much more efficiently."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Efficiently' and 'effectively' are frequently confused: working 'efficiently' means performing a task with minimum wasted time, effort, or resources, whereas working 'effectively' means successfully producing the intended result regardless of the cost or effort.

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• Nearby Words

efficacy
efficiency
efficient
efficiently
effigy
effing
effluent

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Efficiently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/efficiently
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