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1. producing result: causing a result, especially the desired or intended result
  an effective remedy for headaches
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2. producing favorable impression: successful, especially in producing a strong or favorable impression on people
effective use of imagery
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3. actual: actual or in practice, even if not officially or theoretically so
was the effective leader during the premier's illness
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4. officially in force: officially in force, operative, or applicable
a regulation effective as of next month
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5. U.S. true as rate of interest: describes the true or actual rate of interest that is paid on an interest-bearing account
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6. ready for action: fully equipped and ready for military action
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noun (plural ef·fec·tives) |
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military personnel or equipment: a soldier, military unit, or piece of military equipment that is ready for action
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effective, efficient, effectual, efficacious
CORE MEANING: producing a result
effective causing a result, especially the desired or intended result;
an effective solution to the water supply problem
efficient capable of achieving the desired result with the minimum use of resources, time, and effort;
an efficient use of personnel
effectual (formal) potentially successful in producing a desired or intended result;
This idea exerts a direct and effectual influence on his thinking.
efficacious (formal) having the power to achieve a desired result, especially an improvement;
Diet may be as efficacious as medication in controlling the condition. |
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