efficiently

adverb

ef·​fi·​cient·​ly i-ˈfi-shənt-lē How to pronounce efficiently (audio)
: 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
At higher elevations, lower air pressure makes it tough for the human body to use oxygen as efficiently as normal.Dennis Coello

Examples of efficiently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jensen told Fortune that the process of capturing and converting carbon dioxide efficiently is what makes Again stand out. Seamus Webster, Fortune Europe, 17 July 2024 The District seized the opportunity to enhance security by installing metal detectors, which have been integrated efficiently and received positively. Francesca Wernisch, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024 According to the suit, the lead plaintiff says the use of independent owner-operators is beneficial to the company, which can operate more efficiently and reduce excess costs under the business model. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for efficiently 

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Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of efficiently was in 1775

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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/efficiently. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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