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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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Also, Sycamore said intervention is most effective when the market isn’t prepared for it.

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It maintained the prevailing rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate policy band, aiming to underpin medium-term price stability.

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He said the resources required to provide effective services did not meet increasing demand.

From BBC

Ye noted in his letter that he now adheres to “an effective regime of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living.”

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The State Department said last May that the deal “secures the long-term, stable and effective operation” of the joint base.

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