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Inefficiently

In an inefficient manner.

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Inefficient 66% connected

Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious; as, inefficient means or measures.

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Efficiently 94% connected

With effect; effectively.

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Efficiently 94% connected

With effect; effectively.

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