Definition of Efficeint
Ef*fi"cient (-ent), a. [L.
efficiens, -entis, p. pr. of efficere to effect:
cf. F. efficient. See Effect, n.]
Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be
what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable;
characterized by energetic and useful activity; as, an
efficient officer, power.
The efficient cause is the working
cause. Wilson.
Syn. -- Effective; effectual; competent; able; capable;
material; potent.
Ef*fi"cient (?), n. An efficient
cause; a prime mover.
God . . . moveth mere natural agents as an
efficient only. Hooker.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
An efficient process would automate all the routine work.
- using a particular proportion of available energy
The motor is only 20% efficient at that temperature.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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