efficiently
adverb
ef·fi·cient·ly
i-ˈfi-shənt-lē 
: in an efficient manner : with success, competence, or adequate effect
working/operating efficiently
finding ways to use fuel more efficiently
Service is efficiently friendly, and the waitstaff knows the menu inside out.—
Harvey Steiman
Harvey SteimanAt higher elevations, lower air pressure makes it tough for the human body to use oxygen as efficiently as normal.—Dennis Coello
Dennis Coello
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Jacobson said last week that GM learned — during the COVID-19 pandemic and the semiconductor chip shortage a couple years ago — how to efficiently manage production, inventory and respond quickly to market shifts.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The crew can direct the buoy quickly and efficiently, meaning the person in need doesn’t have to swim anywhere in difficult conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
In response, Kelly proposed the state government consolidate all child care operations into one new state agency in an effort to more efficiently use state funds and resources.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Worldpay’s innovative technology and extensive network enable businesses to accept payments securely and efficiently, driving growth and enhancing customer experiences.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The gang worked efficiently, in dashcam video viewed by CNN.
—David McKenzie, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Companies such as Facebook app owner Meta Platforms, Google, Cisco Systems, Salesforce and Intel have slashed jobs in a quest to operate more efficiently after hiring sprees during the pandemic.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Morin says 20% of JLL’s 103,000-person workforce is using JLL GPT on a weekly basis because the technology enables staff to complete repetitive tasks more efficiently.
—John Kell, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The team behind it, led by material scientist Xavier Moya, investigated whether solid materials could efficiently cool air.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The crew can direct the buoy quickly and efficiently, meaning the person in need doesn’t have to swim anywhere in difficult conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
In response, Kelly proposed the state government consolidate all child care operations into one new state agency in an effort to more efficiently use state funds and resources.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Worldpay’s innovative technology and extensive network enable businesses to accept payments securely and efficiently, driving growth and enhancing customer experiences.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The gang worked efficiently, in dashcam video viewed by CNN.
—David McKenzie, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Companies such as Facebook app owner Meta Platforms, Google, Cisco Systems, Salesforce and Intel have slashed jobs in a quest to operate more efficiently after hiring sprees during the pandemic.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Morin says 20% of JLL’s 103,000-person workforce is using JLL GPT on a weekly basis because the technology enables staff to complete repetitive tasks more efficiently.
—John Kell, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The team behind it, led by material scientist Xavier Moya, investigated whether solid materials could efficiently cool air.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1775, in the meaning defined above
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