Efficient vs effective

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Would it be :The gives precise temperature because that's where it's most efficient/effective.thabk you

YoungBuddy · Accepted Answer

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

Tanit · Answer

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.

The way I see it,

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.).

Anonymous · Answer

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/output ratio)

YoungBuddy · Answer

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 .....

effective is doing the right thing, which means to achieve the desired result
efficient is doing the thing right, which means to achieve the desired result in the best way

For example, connecting four stations with a network effectively, means to build the netwrok, and get the stations connected with each other ( to achieve the intended result which is connecting them)
While connecting them efficiently means to get them connected with less consumption of cables, human effort, and time required.

Which leads to your definitions

I hope i made myself clear enough.

Alc24 · Answer

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

Alc24 · Answer

can you also say ?

Rectal area is the best area for temperature in infants?

Would one say IN infants?

thanks

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