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effective

[ih-fek-tiv, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv, iˈfɛk‐ /




Usage

What are other ways to say effective? The adjective effective is applied to a person or a thing that has the power to, or which actually does, produce an effect: an effective boss, remedy, speech. Effectual is used especially of that which produces the effect desired or intended, or a decisive result: An effectual bombardment silenced the enemy. Efficacious suggests the capability of achieving a certain end: an efficacious plan, medicine. Efficient (applied also to persons) implies the skillful use of energy or industry to accomplish desired results with little waste of effort: efficient methods; an efficient manager. 

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“Their main advantage here is that mass production is relatively simple and effective and they can fire it both from the sea and from land,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The uncertainty is what makes “Industry” so exciting, and its rare moments of real intimacy so effective.

From Salon

Before moving into human trials, the researchers plan to test the treatment in additional cancer types, including aggressive pancreatic cancer, to determine whether the approach can be effective across a wide range of tumors.

From Science Daily

The team hopes the findings will eventually support earlier diagnosis and more effective strategies to slow progression.

From Science Daily

The NBA knows that it will need to do more than levy fines to dissuade tanking, for the simple reason that tanking is extremely effective.

From The Wall Street Journal