Efficient Definition & Meaning

efficient
adjective
  1. being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas"
  2. 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"

"Efficient" in song lyrics

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  • "Could go far; but the way things are the fuel's not efficient"
    The Ambassador — Amba-ss-ador
  • "I hope your headphones are airbag efficient"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Grafh — DJ Unknown & Mekalek (Rare Species Freestyle)
  • "From efficient"
    Camp Lo — Luchini (This Is It)

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