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Grammar : Adv
Spell : ih-fish-uhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfɪʃ ənt



Definition of efficiently

Origin :
  • "capable of producing the desired effect," late 14c., "making, producing immediate effect," from Old French efficient and directly from Latin efficientem (nominative efficiens) "effective, efficient, producing, active," present participle of efficere "work out, accomplish" (see effect). Meaning "productive, skilled" is from 1787. Related: Efficiently.
  • As in neatly : adv tidily
  • As in thoroughly : adv exhaustively
  • As in well : adv happily, pleasantly; capably
  • As in competently : adv capably
  • As in easily : adv without difficulty
Example sentences :
  • In all her labors she was cordially seconded and efficiently aided by her husband.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • A generator operates most efficiently when delivering its rated output.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • Rather mincingly, of course; but still, on the whole, efficiently.
  • Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper
  • Madison rapped on my office door and breezed in efficiently.
  • Extract from : « Measure for a Loner » by James Judson Harmon
  • The work was efficiently done; the organization was fairly complete.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Henry Adams » by Henry Adams
  • They seemed to work quite as heartily and efficiently as the men.
  • Extract from : « Glances at Europe » by Horace Greeley
  • We must efficiently complete our fortifications and our equipment.
  • Extract from : « Belgium » by Emile Cammaerts
  • Hawkes worked quietly, efficiently, and lost the first four rounds.
  • Extract from : « Starman's Quest » by Robert Silverberg
  • It is also well known that it will efficiently purify water.
  • Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) » by Grant Hague
  • She aided most efficiently in collecting the materials and arranging the matter.
  • Extract from : « Madame Roland, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott

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