Synonyms

efficiently

American

[ih-fish-uhnt-lee] / ɪˈfɪʃ ənt li /

adverb

in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; capably or competently.

Getting this many people to pass information among themselves efficiently, let alone come up with a coherent plan that everybody understands, requires practice.
in a satisfactory and economical way.

The product they are donating will give our volunteers the proper materials to build our homes as efficiently as possible.
in a way that utilizes a particular resource with the least waste (usually used in combination).

The lighter your car is, the more fuel-efficiently it will drive.

Other Word Forms

nonefficiently adverb
quasi-efficiently adverb
superefficiently adverb

Etymology

Origin of efficiently

efficient ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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The other, called Lg waves, consists of high frequency vibrations that move efficiently through the crust.

From Science Daily

By applying the new imaging tool, the team discovered that even subtle shifts in binder distribution can significantly change how efficiently a battery charges and how long it lasts.

From Science Daily

These "disperse the water on the surface of the dishes, helping them to dry at the end of the cycle and to run efficiently."

From BBC

Because the flywheel operates as a gyroscope, its behavior can be adjusted to capture energy efficiently across a wide range of wave frequencies rather than being limited to a narrow band.

From Science Daily

“Clear rules, even when stringent, can be understood and navigated. But unclear or constantly shifting expectations can be much harder to efficiently deal with.”

From Los Angeles Times

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