What does Effective mean?
Definitions for Effective
ɪˈfɛk tɪvef·fec·tive
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Effective.
Princeton's WordNet
effective, effectual, efficaciousadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"
effective, efficientadjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
"people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution"
effectiveadjective
works well as a means or remedy
"an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
effective, good, in effect(p), in force(p)adjective
exerting force or influence
"the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
effectiveadjective
existing in fact; not theoretical; real
"a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
effectiveadjective
ready for service
"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"
Wiktionary
effectiveadjective
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
The pill is an effective method of birth control.
effectiveadjective
Producing a decided or decisive effect.
The president delivered an effective speech!
effectiveadjective
Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
effectiveadjective
Actually in effect.
The curfew is effective at midnight.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Effectiveadjective
Etymology: from effect.
They are not effective of any thing, nor leave no work behind them. Francis Bacon.
If any mystery, rite, or sacrament be effective of any spiritual blessings, then this much more, as having the prerogative and principality above every thing else. Taylor.
There is nothing in words and stiles but suitableness, that makes them acceptable and effective. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps. Preface.
Nor do they speak properly who say that time consumeth all things; for time is not effective, nor are bodies destroyed by it. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iv. c. 12.
Whosoever is an effective real cause of doing his neighbour wrong is criminal, by what instrument soever he does it. Taylor.
Wikipedia
effective
Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result or the ability to produce desired output. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.
ChatGPT
effective
Effective refers to successfully producing a desired or intended result, functioning efficiently or adequately, or having an intended or expected outcome. It emphasizes the capability of producing a strong impression or a decisive effect. It is often used to describe something as fully operative or exerting influence or producing a result.
Webster Dictionary
Effectiveadjective
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
Effectivenoun
that which produces a given effect; a cause
Effectivenoun
one who is capable of active service
Effectivenoun
specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe
Etymology: [F. effectif real, effective, real amount.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
effective
Efficient, fit for service; it also means the being present and at duty.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
effective
Fit for service; as, an army of 30,000 effective (fighting) men.
Editors Contribution
effective
Able to create the effect, function, goal, intention, plan, purpose or result at superluminal speed in order of priority for the collective plan for the evolution of humanity.
Her work processes were easy, simple and effective and this gave her more time to achieve focused results.
Submitted by MaryC on January 25, 2020
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Effective
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Effective' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #985
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Effective' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1864
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Effective' in Adjectives Frequency: #119
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Effective in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Effective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Effective in a Sentence
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton:
The federal government's stated inability to run effective background checks on these refugees, entering the United States from one of the world's most potent hotbeds of terrorism, puts all Texans at risk.
Masks help to filter out aerosol that is generated in our respiratory tract when we breathe or speak. ( They) are most effective at filtering out larger aerosol particles and less effective at filtering out the smallest ones, this is conceptually similar to driving a car when there are a lot of insects about -- the large ones tend to impact against the windshield whereas the small ones follow the air flow around the car.
I know no method to secure the repeal of bad, obnoxious, or unjust laws so effective as their strict execution.
New York is a very interesting case to analyze, because it scores highly on what we call 'rational attributes,' survey respondents put New York in the top 10 for all three dimensions: Advanced Economy (no.2), Appealing Environment (no.6), and Effective Administration (no.10).
There was one performance this year that stunned me, it sank its hooks in my heart. Not because it was good. There was nothing good about it. But it was effective, and it did its job. It made its intended audience laugh and show their teeth.
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- فعالArabic
- действителен, ефикасен, резултатен, ефективенBulgarian
- eficaç, efectiuCatalan, Valencian
- in Kraft, effektiv, wirksam, wirkungsvollGerman
- αποτελεσματικόςGreek
- efectivo, eficazSpanish
- تاثير گذارPersian
- vaikuttava, voimassa oleva, oleva, tehokas, tehollinen, voimassa, tosiasiallinenFinnish
- efficace, décisif, en vigueurFrench
- èifeachdachScottish Gaelic
- hatásos, célravezető, eredményes, hatékonyHungarian
- efektifIndonesian
- efficaceItalian
- יָעִילHebrew
- 効果的なJapanese
- efficaxLatin
- iedarbīgsLatvian
- pekepakihiwiMāori
- efficiënt, werkzaamDutch
- effektiv, virksom, virkningsfullNorwegian
- efektywnyPolish
- eficaz, efetivoPortuguese
- eficace, efectiv, efectent, eficient, plin de efectRomanian
- эффективный, действенный, действительный, результативный, действующийRussian
- efektivan, učinkovitSerbo-Croatian
- effektivSwedish
- பயனுள்ளTamil
- mapakipakinabangTagalog
- etkiliTurkish
- 有效Chinese
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