What does effective mean?
Definitions for effective
ɪˈfɛk tɪvef·fec·tive
Here are all the possible meanings 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.
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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Rank popularity for the word 'effective' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #985
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Rank popularity for the word 'effective' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1864
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Rank popularity for the word 'effective' in Adjectives Frequency: #119
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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
Chief Executive Federico Buersgens:
Our technology provides a unique, simple, and effective way to enable rapid molecular testing in decentralized laboratories.
Trains are supposed to be efficient, supposed to be effective. It's supposed to be the fastest transport mode that carries the most people and it's supposed to contribute to the economy, if the train is not working, a lot of people that are not able to afford a different transport mode are not able to get to work on time, which results in them being fired.
China has become a more serious problem than the Soviet Union ever was. Beijing first built its economy and its technological base before expanding its military capabilities. More importantly, it has been a far greater and more effective international player, diplomatically and economically, than the Soviet Union ever dreamed of being.
Just for scientific reasons, we had difficulty making an effective vaccine. But that's been successful now, the FDA has approved two different types of meningococcal group B vaccines that have been recently licensed.
Dianne Feinstein's always been an indispensable leader for California, and we became dear friends and partners in the fight to guarantee affordable healthcare and economic opportunity for everybody ; to protect our planet from climate change, and our kids from gun violence, i ask Californians to join me in supporting Dianne Feinstein's reelection and returning one of America's most effective champions for progress to the Senate.
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Translations for effective
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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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