Effective - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪˈfektɪv|  American pronunciation of the word effective
Brit.  |ɪˈfektɪv|  British pronunciation of the word effective

adjective

- able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively (syn: efficient)
people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...
effective personnel
- works well as a means or remedy
an effective reprimand
a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
- exerting force or influence (syn: good)
the law is effective immediately
- existing in fact; not theoretical; real
a decline in the effective demand
confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
- ready for service
the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers

Extra examples

It's a simple but effective technique.

He gave an effective speech.

The cheaper drugs are just as effective in treating arthritis.

Training is often much less effective than expected.

The cut in interest rates is effective from Monday.

The rebels are in effective control of the city.

He was effective ruler during the monarch's last illness.

The effective rate of interest will change next quarter.

The law becomes effective next year.

The painting had effective colors.

She gave several examples to show that the program is effective.

The tests proved the vaccine to be effective.

The new law will become effective immediately.

It's difficult to imagine that these changes will really be effective.

The pitcher's slider is his most effective weapon.

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