1. A method, process, or course of action that achieves desired results with minimal waste of time, effort, or resources
The new procedimento eficiente reduced processing time by 40%.
O novo procedimento eficiente reduziu o tempo de processamento em 40%.
2. An established or official way of doing something that operates optimally
Following this procedimento eficiente ensures quality control.
Seguir este procedimento eficiente garante o controle de qualidade.