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

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

This comes as no surprise, for they are uniquely positioned to efficiently produce beef due to their proximity to key feed ingredients and infrastructure. —Arturo MacIas Franco, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025

Long-range planners constantly evaluate whether ships, aircraft, facilities, and equipment are being used effectively and efficiently. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

Maeda also adjusted his mechanics, working with Tigers coaches to move more efficiently in hopes of returning to form. —Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025

This means freight is moved efficiently without unnecessary cost increases. —William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing efficiently

• hyper-efficiently