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Meaning of 'effective'
Meaning of 'effective' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Effective 
[ a.]
- Having the power to produce an effect or effects;
producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable;
operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in
a regiment. [ a.]2. Effective [ n.]
- That which produces a given effect; a cause. [ n.]- One who is capable of active service.
- Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.
Meaning of 'effective' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. effective [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Example in sentence:
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation;
- an efficacious law;
- effective steps toward peace;
- effective teaching methods;
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action;
- made an effective entrance
2. effective [ s]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- existing in fact; not theoretical; real
- existing in fact; not theoretical; real
Example in sentence:
- a decline in the effective demand;
- confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
Meaning (3):
- works well as a means or remedy
- works well as a means or remedy
Example in sentence:
- a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat;
- an effective reprimand
Meaning (4):
- able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
- able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Example in sentence:
- an efficient secretary;
- effective personnel;
- people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...;
- the efficient cause of the revolution
Meaning (5):
- ready for service
- ready for service
Example in sentence:
- the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
Meaning (6):
- exerting force or influence
- exerting force or influence
Example in sentence:
- a warranty good for two years;
- the law is already in effect (or in force);
- the law is effective immediately
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