efficiently
- Adverb:
- In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense: Performing a task or function in a well-organized and competent way, without unnecessary waste of time, energy, or resources.
- In a manner that produces the desired result with the least possible effort: Functioning effectively to accomplish a purpose.
The adverb "efficiently" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done in a productive and well-organized way. - It typically follows the verb it modifies (e.g., "work efficiently") or appears at the end of a clause (e.g., "The system runs efficiently"). - It can be used in comparative ("more efficiently") and superlative ("most efficiently") forms.
- The new software processes data efficiently, saving us hours of work.
- To complete the project on time, the team must work efficiently.
- She managed her time efficiently to balance work and study.
- The engine runs very efficiently, using less fuel.
- "To operate/function efficiently": This is a common collocation used for systems, machines, or organizations.
- For a business to be profitable, all its departments must function efficiently.
- Comparative structures: Used to contrast methods or performance.
- Solar panels convert sunlight into energy more efficiently than they did a decade ago.
- Efficient (adjective): (of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way.
- An efficient heating system.
- She is a very efficient manager.
- Efficiency (noun): The state or quality of being efficient.
- The company is always looking to improve its efficiency.
- Inefficiently (adverb): In a way that does not achieve maximum productivity; wastefully.
- The old machine operates inefficiently.
- Effectively: In a way that produces a desired or intended result.
- Productively: In a way that produces or achieves a significant amount or result.
- Systematically: In a methodical and organized way.
- Inefficiently: In a wasteful or unproductive manner.
- Wastefully: Using more of something than is necessary.
(Note: "Efficiently" itself is not commonly used in idioms. The related adjective "efficient" is used in common phrases.) - To run like a well-oiled machine: To function very smoothly and efficiently. - After the new manager arrived, the department began to run like a well-oiled machine. - To cut out the dead wood: To remove people or things that are not useful or efficient, making an organization more efficient. - The company restructured to cut out the dead wood and operate more efficiently.
- with efficiency; in an efficient manner
- he functions efficiently