Difference between Efficient and Competent

EFFICIENT vs COMPETENT: NOUN

An efficient cause; a prime mover.
In mathematics, a quantity multiplied by another quantity to produce the quantity of which it is said to be an efficient; a factor.
One who is efficient or qualified; specifically, in the volunteer service of Great Britain, one who has attended the requisite number of drills, and in respect of whom the corps receives the capitation grant paid by government.
An efficient cause (see above).

Using a particular proportion of available energy.
Causing less waste or requiring less effort than comparable devices or methods. Used in combination.
Acting directly to produce an effect.
Acting or producing effectively with a minimum of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort.
Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable; characterized by energetic and useful activity.
Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
Being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

Adequate for the purpose
Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
Legally qualified or fit to perform an act.
Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.
Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to.
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
Legally qualified or sufficient

Able to accomplish a purpose
Functioning effectively
Synonyms Efficacious, Effectual, etc. (see effective); energetic, operative, active, ready, helpful.
Acting or able to act with due effect; adequate in performance; bringing to bear the requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; capable; competent: as, an efficient workman, director, or commander.
Producing outward effects; of a nature to produce a result; active; causative.

In physical geography, of a stream, capable of transporting fragments of a given size.
In geology, having sufficient firmness and strength to transmit pressure to other strata or to lift an overlying burden, as a rock or stratum.
Answering all requirements; suitable; fit; sufficient or adequate for the purpose: as, competent supplies of food and clothing; an army competent to the defense of the kingdom.
In law, having legal capacity or qualification: as, a competent judge or court; a competent witness.
Rightfully or lawfully belonging; pertaining by right; permissible: followed by to.
Fitted, etc. See qualified.
Adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
Having ability or capacity; properly qualified: as, a competent bookkeeper.

Responsive, Affordable, Inefficient, Efficiency, High octane, Economic, Underspent, Prompt, Competent, Timesaving, Businesslike, Expeditious, Streamlined, Effective, Economical

Proficient, Empowered, Competency, Skilled, Sane, Competence, Knowledgeable, Incompetent, Able, Workmanlike, Efficient, Adequate, Effective, Capable, Qualified

Responsive, Affordable, Inefficient, Efficiency, High octane, Economic, Underspent, Prompt, Competent, Timesaving, Businesslike, Expeditious, Streamlined, Effective, Economical

Proficient, Empowered, Competency, Skilled, Sane, Competence, Knowledgeable, Incompetent, Able, Workmanlike, Efficient, Adequate, Effective, Capable, Qualified

The crews were efficient, friendly, honest, and knowledgeble.
Efficient transgenesis in farm animals by lentiviral vectors.
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It is small in size, compact and efficient.
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The same qualities that make our products energy efficient, such as frame designs, enhanced weatherstripping and glazing, make them sound efficient as well.
Efficient and effective bridling of the kite also adds stability and in some applications like kite surfing makes for stable efficient maneuverability.
It should support publicadministrations in providing efficient public services to businesses and citizens across Europe, focusing on efficient and effective crossborder electronic collaboration betwee
Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
Having an efficient, expeditious insolvency system in place that helps MSME or swiftly reallocates their productive assets to more efficient activities is paramount.

Sufficient staff are competent in operating the system.
CDD information available to competent authorities on request.
Definition Client is mentally competent when giving consent.
Are changes reviewed and authorized by competent personnel?
Trustee may apply to a court of competent.
Structural elements will be designed and constructed by competent professionals, and certified or approved by competent authorities or professionals.
These previously expressed preferences by adolescents competent to consent or the parents of minors not competent to consent must be respected by researchers.
Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that makes less competent people overestimate their abilities and more competent people underestimate them.
Interestingly, there is some discrepancy between the GMC guidance relating to competent children as opposed to competent adults.
Competent, professionally run organisations have a better chance to attract competent people.