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Alc24 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Efficient vs effective

Would it be :

The gives precise temperature because that's where it's most efficient/effective.

thabk you
  

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Simply ... effective is doing the right thing while efficient is doing the thing right

  • Simply ...
  • effective is doing the right thing while efficient is doing the thing right
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Simply ... 
effective is doing the right thing
while efficient is doing the thing right
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YoungBuddySimply ...
effective is doing the right thing
while efficient is doing the thing right
Hi,

A minor comment.
I cannot detect any differences in your definitions.
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I'm not entirely sure how to read your example - a few words appear to be missing.

However -

The thermometer gives the most precise temperature in the shade because that is where it is most effective. (highest quality work, or closest to ideal quality of work)

The thermometer uses the least amount of power in the shade; that is where it's most efficient. (best input/out
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Tanit
  • Effective is something that achieves the intended result, produces the intended outcomes etc.
  • Efficient is something that achieves a certain result with the minimum amount of input (raw materials, human resources, working hours etc.).
  • There is no difference at all between your definitions and mine .....  
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    My original sentnece was

    We take kids temperature in the ****** as that's were it's more efficient/effective.

    Can you say IN THE ****** or would you rephrase?

    Which is it ?

    Thanks
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    can you also say ?

    Rectal area is the best area for temperature in infants?

    Would one say IN infants?

    thanks

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