Dutch-English translations for doelmatig

• expedient
  However, we should not risk jobs for the sake of a product that does not really seem expedient. In dit geval komen er banen in het gedrang, ten gunste van een product dat volgens mij niet doelmatig is.
  The agreement with Russia is an expedient political step, which could serve the reinforcement of our security. De overeenkomst met Rusland is een doelmatige politieke stap die de versterking van onze veiligheid kan dienen.
  The decision by the competent authority on approval or rejection of the action should be as swift and as expedient as possible. Het besluit van de bevoegde instantie over de goedkeuring of afwijzing van de maatregel moet zo snel en doelmatig mogelijk worden genomen.
• convenient
  Fast food might be convenient, but its also very unhealthy
• functional
  To have an effective tool against drug smuggling we need a Europol which is fully functional. Om doelmatig tegen drugshandel te kunnen optreden, is een volledig functionerende Europol nodig.
  That sculpture is not merely artistic, but also functional: it can be used as a hatrack.
  A functional construction element generally must meet higher technical but lower aesthetical requirements
• handy
  Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all
  You wouldn’t have a screwdriver handy, would you?
  I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency
• opportune
  This would be an opportune spot for a picnic
  The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation
• purposive
• suitable

Related words

• doelmatigheidsleer
• doelmatigheid
• ondoelmatig