efficient

intermediateB1

/ɪˈfɪʃənt/ · ef-fi-cient

performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

بہترین ممکنہ طریقے سے بغیر وقت اور محنت کی فضول خرچی کے عمل انجام دینا.

مؤثر

mo’aser

Synonyms

effectiveproductiveproficientمؤثرکارآمدمفید

Antonyms

inefficientwastefulunproductiveغیر مؤثرفضول خرچناکام

Common Collocations

  • efficient energy
  • efficient process
  • efficient system

Example Sentences

The new technology is much more efficient than the old one.

نئی ٹیکنالوجی پرانی ٹیکنالوجی سے زیادہ مؤثر ہے۔

Nayi technology purani technology se zyada mo’aser hai.

She is an efficient worker who manages her time well.

وہ ایک مؤثر کارکن ہیں جو اپنا وقت اچھے سے منظم کرتی ہیں۔

Woh aik mo’aser karkun hain jo apna waqt achi tarah manzim karti hain.

Finding an efficient solution is crucial for the project’s success.

ایک مؤثر حل تلاش کرنا منصوبے کی کامیابی کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Aik mo’asar hal talash karna mansoobe ki kamiyabi ke liye ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

sufficient:Sufficient means enough or adequate, while efficient refers to productivity with minimal waste.

Word Family

efficiency
nounمؤثرائی
efficiently
adverbمؤثر انداز میں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'efficient' as being 'fit' in doing tasks without wasting resources.

Imagine a well-oiled machine that runs smoothly without wasting any energy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محنت سے ملتی ہے کامیابی، کام کرو چوکس اور مؤثر ہو کر۔

Mehnat se milti hai kamiyabi, kaam karo chaukis aur mo’aser ho kar.

Success comes from hard work; work vigilantly and efficiently.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی کو سایہ بھی ملتا ہے.

Pani ko saayah bhi milta hai.

Even water finds shade (meaning efficiency in finding resources).

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "efficiens" — accomplishing, producing

First known use: 15th century

The word 'efficient' comes from the Latin 'efficiens', which is a present participle of 'efficere' meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to produce'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century.