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efficient cause

American

noun

Aristotelianism.

cause8b

efficient cause British

noun

philosophy that which produces an effect by a causal process Compare final cause See also cause

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Financial professionals can also develop tax efficient strategies for providing financial support to family members, including 529 education savings plans for children or grandchildren and direct, nontaxable payments for medical expenses.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

Along with the rise of media buying came new research and technologies to help agencies determine the most efficient strategies for buying commercial time.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2015

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