Adjective
These commercials were extremely effective as marketing tools, but we now know that chocolate swimming pools and candy-coating showers play no part in the manufacture of real M&M’s. Instead, the ellipsoid chocolate centers of plain M&M’s are formed by machines.
—
David Owen, Atlantic, October 1988
My feeling is that by waiting for the right moment to let rip, a film is infinitely more effective, especially with characters you have come to like.
—Clive Barker, in Cinefantastique, September 1987
But Tammy’s most effective remedy for stress, both then and now, was the same as Imelda Marcos’s: shopping up a storm. «It’s kind of a hobby to help my nerves,» she explained …
—Jean Seligman, Newsweek, 8 June 1987
It’s a simple but effective technique.
He gave an effective speech.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Cougars’ health concerns appear to have been assuaged as both Marcus Sasser and Jamal Shead were effective in Houston’s comeback win against Auburn.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
While this therapy can be effective, the downside is that you may be required to undergo two to three treatments a week at your healthcare provider’s office over the course of several weeks, Dr. Ilyas said.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
That doesn’t mean natural deodorants can’t be effective though.
—Nikolas Greenwald, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2023
To be effective, says Mitchell, probiotics should contain a vaginal strain called Lactobacillus crispatus.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
All Indiana facilities will be mask optional effective Monday, according to a release, which added if a COVID-19 resurgence calls for a return to masking, Franciscan may change these protocols.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2023
This type of ban can be effective for protecting data related to government work.
—Doug Jacobson, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2023
Aside from whether Dodd-Frank regulations were effective at all or amounted to anything more than additional paperwork and higher capital requirements, Congress has never repealed a single Title of Dodd-Frank.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
This method is effective for terminating a pregnancy 99.6 percent of the time.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 22 Mar. 2023
Eschenbach, 52, a partner at Sequoia Capital, replaces Chano Fernandez as co-CEO effective immediately, Workday said Tuesday in a statement.
—Andrew Pollack, Bloomberg.com, 20 Dec. 2022
Kimberly Quirk will serve as interim president of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce effective immediately, the executive committee of the chamber stated in an announcement.
—Teri Webster, Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2022
In May Bloomberg reported that Nonkululeko Nyembezi had been appointed as Chairman-designate effective.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022
The disarray resulted in Stephen Gange, Johns Hopkins University professor and executive vice provost for academic affairs, being named interim executive director of the program on Thursday effective immediately.
—Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2022
In a major coup for the Big Ten Conference, both the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC SC +2.7%) are jumping from the Pac 12 Conference to Big Ten effective with the 2024 season.
—Derek Baine, Forbes, 1 July 2022
Laurent Morali, president of Kushner Cos., will take over as chief executive effective immediately, the firm said.
—Peter Grant, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2021
California’s coronavirus dashboard showed an R-effective of 0.81 for San Francisco as of Wednesday.
—Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 June 2021
AstraZeneca is working with the Serum Institute, as is Novavax, whose vaccine looks to be ninety-six-per-cent effective.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 3 June 2021
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эффективный, действующий, эффектный, боец
прилагательное ↓
- действительный; действенный; эффективный; успешный; полезный
- действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.)
effective date — дата вступления в силу (о договоре) 
to be /to become/ effective — вступать в силу
- эффектный, впечатляющий
effective speaker — оратор, владеющий аудиторией
effective picture — эффектная /впечатляющая/ картина
- фактический
effective revenue — реальный доход
effective rate — фин. фактическая ставка (налогового обложения)
effective demand — эк. фактический /платёжеспособный/ спрос
effective forces — воен. наличный боевой состав; кадровые войска
- имеющий хождение (о деньгах)
effective coin — звонкая монета
effective money — наличные деньги
- лингв. завершительный, результативный, эффективный
- тех. полезный, рабочий (об объёме и т. п.)
effective area — а) рабочая поверхность; б) полезная площадь сечения
effective power — эффективная мощность (двигателя)
effective head — гидр. полезный напор
effective resistance — эл. эффективное сопротивление
effective cough — кашель с мокротой
существительное
- воен. боец
- pl. численный состав (армии), эффективы
- pl. боевой состав
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a decline in the effective demand — снижение действительного спроса
They confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done. — Они спутали рост количества оборудования и расходов с количеством реально выполненной работы.
the nucleus of an effective team — ядро успешной команды
the first effective shot — первый результативный выстрел
effective cure for headache — эффективное лекарство от головной боли
effective manpower — готовая к работе людская сила
to become effective — вступать в силу
handicap to effective joint working — препятствие для эффективной совместной работы
effective laxative — быстродействующее слабительное
effective medication — эффективное лечение
effective / efficacious remedy — эффективное средство
effective / good speaker — хороший оратор
effective rate of interest — реальная процентная ставка
Примеры с переводом
The operation was effective.
Операция прошла успешно.
The law becomes effective next year.
Закон вступит в силу в следующем году.
Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
Аспирин эффективен при борьбе с головной болью.
The painting had effective colors.
Картина отличалась яркими красками.
The effective rate of interest will change next quarter.
Реальная процентная ставка изменится в следующем квартале.
The resolution is effective as of…
Резолюция вступает в силу с…
One of the greatest and most effective balls pitched is the «bean ball».
Один из самых лучших и действенных бросков питчера — это бросок в направлении головы отбивающего.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
Minority groups need more effective parliamentary representation. 
The Johnson family has effective control of the company, owning almost 60% of the shares.
…the actor’s distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings…
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Возможные однокоренные слова
ineffective — неэффективный, недействительный, безрезультатный, неумелый, недействующий
effectiveness — эффективность, действенность
effectively — продуктивно
If your email outlining a plan to reduce office paper waste resulted in a 20 percent reduction in paper use, that means your plan was effective: it did what you wanted it to do.
The adjective effective has many shades of meaning, but you’ll usually see it describing something that’s able to produce a desired goal. Effective traces back to the Latin word effectivus, from efficere, meaning “work out, accomplish,” and that meaning still holds true. Something effective gets the job done. As President, hopefully your policies are effective. We also use effective for something real and in effect, like the effective price of gas, or your effective grounding.
Definitions of effective
-
adjective
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”-
synonyms:
effectual, efficacious
-
hard-hitting, trenchant
characterized by or full of force and vigor
-
impelling
markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
-
impressive, telling
producing a strong effect
-
rough-and-ready
crude but effective for the purpose at hand
-
efficacious
marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
-
efficient
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
-
potent, stiff, strong
having a strong physiological or chemical effect
-
impactful, powerful
having great power or force or potency or effect
-
useful, utile
being of use or service
-
hard-hitting, trenchant
-
adjective
works well as a means or remedy
“an
effective reprimand”“a lotion that is
effective in cases of prickly heat”-
Synonyms:
-
efficacious
marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
-
efficacious
-
adjective
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”
-
synonyms:
efficient
-
competent
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
-
competent
-
adjective
exerting force or influence
“the law is
effective immediately”-
synonyms:
good, in effect, in force
-
operative
being in force or having or exerting force
-
operative
-
adjective
existing in fact; not theoretical; real
“a decline in the
effective demand”“confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of
effective work done”-
Synonyms:
-
actual, existent
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
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actual, existent
-
adjective
ready for service
“the fort was held by about 100
effective soldiers”-
Synonyms:
-
operational
(military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
-
operational
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effective
producing the intended result: Her effective speech caused many to volunteer.; actually in force: The new law becomes effective on January 1.
Not to be confused with:
affective – caused by or expressing feelings; emotional; causing emotion or feeling: It was an affective scene that brought tears to the audience.
Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by Mary Embree
ef·fec·tive
(ĭ-fĕk′tĭv)
adj.
1.
a. Having an intended or expected effect.
b. Producing a strong impression or response; striking: gave an effective performance as Othello.
2. Operative; in effect: The law is effective immediately.
3. Existing in fact; actual: a decline in the effective demand.
4. Prepared for use or action, especially in combat.
n.
A soldier or a piece of military equipment that is ready for combat.
ef·fec′tive·ness, ef′fec·tiv′i·ty n.
Synonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious
These adjectives mean producing or capable of producing a desired effect: an effective reprimand; an effectual complaint; an efficacious remedy.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
effective
(ɪˈfɛktɪv)
adj
1. productive of or capable of producing a result
2. in effect; operative: effective from midnight.
3. producing a striking impression; impressive: an effective entrance.
4. (prenominal) actual rather than theoretical; real: the effective income after deductions.
5. (Military) (of a military force, etc) equipped and prepared for action
6. (General Physics) physics (of an alternating quantity) having a value that is the square root of the mean of the squares of the magnitude measured at each instant over a defined period of time, usually one cycle. See also root mean square
n
(Military) a serviceman who is equipped and prepared for action
efˈfectively adv
efˈfectiveness, effectivity n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ef•fec•tive
(ɪˈfɛk tɪv)
adj.
1. adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods.
2. in operation or in force; functioning; operative: The law becomes effective at midnight.
3. producing a deep or vivid impression; striking: an effective photograph.
4. prepared and available for service, esp. military service.
n.
5. a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin effectīvus=effect(us), past participle of efficere (see effect) + -īvus -ive]
ef•fec′tive•ly, adv.
ef•fec′tive•ness, ef•fec•tiv′i•ty, n.
syn: effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient refer to that which produces or is able to produce an effect. effective is applied to something that produces a desired or expected effect, often a lasting one: an effective speech. effectual usu. refers to something that produces a decisive outcome or result: an effectual settlement. efficacious refers to something capable of achieving a certain end or purpose: an efficacious remedy. efficient, usu. used of a person, implies skillful accomplishment of a purpose with little waste of effort: an efficient manager.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
effective
– efficient
1. ‘effective’
If someone or something is effective, they do something well and produce the results that were intended.
We need effective street lighting.
Simple antibiotics are effective against this virus.
She was very effective in getting people to communicate.
2. ‘efficient’
If someone or something is efficient, they do a job well and successfully, without wasting time or energy.
You need a highly efficient production manager if you want to reduce costs.
Engines and cars can be made more efficient.
Be Careful!
Effective and efficient are often confused, but they have slightly different meanings. If you are effective, you do a job properly; if you are efficient, you do it quickly and easily.
Doing research at the library can be effective, but using the internet is often more efficient.
Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. | effective — 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»
effectual, efficacious efficacious — marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; «written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices…of the readers»-Aldous Huxley; «the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough» efficient — being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; «an efficient production manager»; «efficient engines save gas» potent, stiff, strong — having a strong physiological or chemical effect; «a potent toxin»; «potent liquor»; «a potent cup of tea», «a stiff drink» powerful — having great power or force or potency or effect; «the most powerful government in western Europe»; «his powerful arms»; «a powerful bomb»; «the horse’s powerful kick»; «powerful drugs»; «a powerful argument» useful, utile — being of use or service; «the girl felt motherly and useful»; «a useful job»; «a useful member of society» ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective — not producing an intended effect; «an ineffective teacher»; «ineffective legislation» |
| 2. | effective — 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»
efficient competent — properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; «a competent typist» |
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| 3. | effective — works well as a means or remedy; «an effective reprimand»; «a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat»
efficacious — marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; «written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices…of the readers»-Aldous Huxley; «the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough» |
|
| 4. | effective — exerting force or influence; «the law is effective immediately»; «a warranty good for two years»; «the law is already in effect (or in force)»
in effect, in force, good operative — being in force or having or exerting force; «operative regulations»; «the major tendencies operative in the American political system» |
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| 5. | effective — existing in fact; not theoretical; real; «a decline in the effective demand»; «confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done»
actual, existent — presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; «the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different»; «actual and imagined conditions» |
|
| 6. | effective — ready for service; «the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers»
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine — the military forces of a nation; «their military is the largest in the region»; «the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker» operational — (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
effective
adjective
1. efficient, successful, useful, active, capable, valuable, helpful, adequate, productive, operative, competent, serviceable, efficacious, effectual Antibiotics are effective against this organism.
efficient inadequate, useless, vain, insufficient, incompetent, ineffective, inefficient, worthless, futile, unproductive, unimpressive
2. powerful, strong, convincing, persuasive, telling, impressive, compelling, potent, forceful, striking, emphatic, weighty, forcible, cogent You can’t make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion.
powerful weak, tame, pathetic, powerless, feeble, ineffectual
4. in operation, official, current, legal, real, active, actual, in effect, valid, operative, in force, in execution The new rules will become effective in the next few days.
in operation inactive, inoperative
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
effective
adjective
1. Producing or able to produce a desired effect:
2. Full of or displaying force:
The American Heritage® Roget’s Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations
فَعّالفَعَّالفِعْلي، فَعّالمُثير
účinný
effektivvirkningsfuldaktivblive gyldig
tehokas
učinkovit
célravezetőeredményeshatásoshatékony
áhrifamikillárangursríkurvirkur, í gildi
効果的な
효과적인
učinkovit
effektiv
ได้ผลดี
hiệu quả
effective
[ɪˈfektɪv]
A. ADJ
4. (= actual) [aid, contribution, leader] → real; [control, increase] → efectivo; [income] → en efectivo
5. (Econ, Fin) [demand, interest rate] → efectivo
B. effectives NPL (Mil) → efectivos mpl
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
effective
[ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj
(= efficient) [method, way] → efficace
(= successful) [treatment] → efficace
to be effective against sth [drug] → être efficace contre qch
[control, command] → effectif/ive
(= striking) [display, outfit] → frappant(e), qui produit de l’effet, qui fait de l’effet
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
effective
adj
(= successful) way, method, action, measures → effektiv, wirksam; means, treatment, vaccine, deterrent → wirksam; strategy, policy, government, politician → effektiv; to be effective in pain relief → Schmerzlinderung bewirken; to be effective in doing something → bewirken, dass etw geschieht; to be effective against something (drug) → gegen etw wirken
(= operative) → wirksam, in Kraft; a new law, effective from or becoming effective on 1 August → ein neues Gesetz, das am 1. August in Kraft tritt; effective date → Inkrafttreten nt
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
effective
[ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj
b. (striking, display, outfit) → che fa colpo
c. (actual) → effettivo/a
effective date → data d’entrata in vigore
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
effect
(iˈfekt) noun
1. a result or consequence. He is suffering from the effects of over-eating; His discovery had little effect at first.
2. an impression given or produced. The speech did not have much effect (on them); a pleasing effect.
verb
to make happen; to bring about. He tried to effect a reconciliation between his parents.
efˈfective (-tiv) adjective
1. having power to produce, or producing, a desired result. These new teaching methods have proved very effective.
2. striking or pleasing. an effective display of flowers.
3. in operation; working; active. The new law becomes effective next week.
efˈfectively (-tivli) adverbefˈfects noun plural
1. property; goods. She left few personal effects when she died.
2. in drama etc, devices for producing suitable sounds, lighting etc to accompany a play etc. sound effects.
efˈfectual (-tʃuəl) adjective
successful in producing the desired results. He was not very effectual as an organiser.
come into effect
(of a law etc) to begin to operate. The law came into effect last month.
for effect
for the sake of making an impression. You don’t mean that – you only said it for effect.
in effect
1. (of a rule etc) in operation. That law is no longer in effect.
2. in truth or in practical terms. In effect our opinions differed very little.
put into effect
to put (a law etc) into operation. He has begun to put his theories into effect.
take effect
to begin to work; to come into force. When will the drug take effect?
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
effective
→ فَعَّال účinný effektiv wirksam αποτελεσματικός eficaz tehokas effectif učinkovit efficace 効果的な 효과적인 effectief effektiv skuteczny eficaz действенный effektiv ได้ผลดี etkili hiệu quả 有效的
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
effective
adj eficaz, efectivo; (clinical research) eficaz bajo condiciones normales (See note under efficacy.)
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
And this morning, the President at the ground breaking, made the point that this is going to be a place where service members could get what he called effective accountable care. ❋ Unknown (2008)
And the Department of Homeland Security says it has what it calls effective control of less than 15 percent of our southern border with Mexico. ❋ Unknown (2006)
And, also, it wants to discuss effective measures, what it calls effective measures to avoid similar incidents from happening in the future. ❋ Unknown (2001)
Authorized to reappoint Peter Hinckley as an Assistance Attorney General at a salary level of $75,500 for a term effective October 14, 2009 through October 14, 2010. ❋ Unknown (2009)
•Key issues: Will Kampman, who has been quiet about his changing role, remain effective? ❋ Unknown (2009)
To stay afloat when a company is in effective competition with an expanding government, the only solution is increased productivity. ❋ Unknown (2009)
We should invest in effective education rather than ineffective arrest and incarceration. ❋ Unknown (2010)
I also predicted that consumers ultimately would be able to find alternatives to obtain «effective and credible education.» ❋ Unknown (2009)
How effective is virtualization in simplifying the management of data centers? ❋ Ed Sperling (2010)
Parks, like educational institutions, are not cost effective from a banker’s or economist’s perspective. ❋ Unknown (2010)
How effective is U.S. intel with 1,300 govt. orgs & 2,000 private companies? ❋ Unknown (2009)
Surveys show that some believe that it refers to effective economic management. ❋ Daniel Treisman (2011)
What would have been much more effective is to let them into the country and then pointedly ignore them. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The only way to make this wall cost-effective is if you hire Mexicans to build it. ❋ Unknown (2010)
That makes some sense Brad except for the fact that Kyoto exempts developing nations so how effective is it as a tool to hold growth down in developing countries relative to Europeans? ❋ Unknown (2009)
There are already programs in place to help the poor; perhaps streamling them so that they are more effective is the answer. ❋ Unknown (2009)
[this is] effective ❋ Bruh17 (2021)
Start of No More by [Christian RAP] band [dc Talk]
[DCT] in effect! ❋ EHA (2006)
I felt the the IT effect when tried showing [the bug] I found [to Jim] in IT but then I couldn’t [reproduce] it. ❋ JimTheITGuy (2020)
The redesigned [part] goes on this effectivity [and all] following [ones]. ❋ Tsamnami (2019)
1. The Effect of drinking too much beer is waking up and finding a [semi-nude] manatee-sized woman laying in bed next to you.
2. The [OPEC] has a [direct Effect] on oil prices. ❋ Skwirel (2007)
The effectivity of [the word] «effectivity» is [nonexistent]. ❋ Phlux (2003)
«[I need] to get my effects.» ❋ Fkn2 (2006)
Ricky: dude this pictures so dull
[Wolfgang]: bro you should do some [effecting] and [spruce] it up ❋ Chocolatelover143 (2011)
David: You want your own [condoms]
[Dom]: [That’s right]
David: That doesn’t work right?
Dom: Hahaha, zero percent effectency ❋ Misterwhyman (2019)
Example 1
Guy1: Hey man I tried to call you around [2pm] why didn’t you answer?
Guy2: Oh sorry I was suffering from Mass Effect effect and was still sleeping
Example 2
Guy1:Hey where were you last night?
Guy2:Oh sorry I was out with a friend you don’t know
Guy1: (grabbing his shirt and slamming guy2 against the wall) Why don’t you stop jerking me around and give me some answers
Guy2: Whoa relax «Commander [Shepherd]» I think you’re suffering from the Mass Effect effect
Example 3
Guy1:Man my girlfriend thinks about sex [more than most] guys do, I swear she’s part Asari!
Guy2:What the hell is an Asari?
Guy1:Or sorry man, I’m suffering from Mass Effect effect ❋ Changus Kahn (2010)
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effective
effective [ɪˊfektɪv]
1) действи́тельный, эффекти́вный, результати́вный;
2) эффе́ктный; производя́щий впечатле́ние, впечатля́ющий
4) де́йствующий, име́ющий си́лу ( о законе
и т.п.
);
effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступа́ющий в си́лу с десяти́ часо́в ве́чера 31 декабря́
;
5)
воен.
го́дный; (по́лностью) гото́вый к де́йствию; де́йствующий; эффекти́вный;
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > effective
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EFFECTIVE, EFFECTUAL
Effective имеет значение ‘эффективный’: effective measure(s), effective medicine, а также ‘эффектный’: effective picture (dress, hat). Effectual означает ‘достигающий цели, действенный’: effectual recommendation, effectual punishment, effectual cure. С существительным, обозначающим лицо, из этих двух прилагательных употребляется только effective: effective speaker.
Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > effective
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•• effective, efficient
•• Effective 1. having an effect; able to bring about the results intended…. 3. actual or existing (A.S. Hornby).
•• Efficient 1. (of persons) capable, able to perform duties well. 2. producing a desired or satisfactory result (A.S. Hornby).
•• В повседневном словоупотреблении носители английского языка часто не проводят различия между этими двумя словами. Но переводчик-профессионал не может себе этого позволить. Итак, ближе всего к нашему слову эффективный английское efficient (соответственно эффективность – efficiency). Effective тоже иногда употребляется в этом значении (ближе к русскому действенный), но чаще означает фактический, настоящий, подлинный, реальный. Например, effective date – фактическая дата; effective rate – реальная ставка; this resolution is effective as of… – резолюция вступает в силу с…
English-Russian nonsystematic dictionary > effective
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effective acceptance bandwidth
ширина полосы эффективного приема
effective air path
действующая воздушная трасса
effective coverage
эффективная зона действия
effective pitch
эффективный шаг
effective visual range
эффективная дальность видимости
English-Russian aviation dictionary > effective
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Персональный Сократ > effective
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effective 1. действительный; эффективный, действенный; 2. действующий, имеющий силу
English-Russian dictionary of biology and biotechnology > effective
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effective
прил.
1)
общ.
действенный, результативный, эффективный
Syn:
See:
2)
общ.
действующий, имеющий силу
The law becomes effective next year. — Закон вступит в силу в следующем году.
Syn:
See:
3)
общ.
эффектный, броский, поражающий, впечатляющий
The painting had effective colors. — Картина отличалась яркими красками.
Syn:
4)
общ.
годный, готовый к действию
5)
общ.
фактический, реальный
He was effective ruler during the monarch’s last illness. — Именно он фактически правил страной во время последней болезни монарха.
The effective rate of interest will change next quarter. — Реальная ставка процента изменится в следующем квартале.
Syn:
Ant:
effective demand, effective date 2), effective annual rate, effective annual yield, effective buying income, effective circulation, effective debt, effective exchange rate, effective interest rate, effective net worth, effective rate, effective yield, effective-interest amortization, effective protection coefficient, effective protection rate, effective protective rate, effective protection rate, effective rate of tariff protection, effective tariff rate
See:
effective demand, effective date 2), effective annual rate, effective annual yield, effective buying income, effective circulation, effective debt, effective exchange rate, effective interest rate, effective net worth, effective rate, effective yield, effective-interest amortization, effective protection coefficient, effective protection rate, effective protective rate, effective protection rate, effective rate of tariff protection, effective tariff rate
Англо-русский экономический словарь > effective
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effective
[ɪˈfektɪv]
be effective иметь силу effective действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.); to become effective входить в силу; effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря become effective вступать в силу effective pl боевой состав effective полезный; effective area рабочая поверхность (площади); effective head гидр. полезный напор effective действительный, эффективный, результативный; effective demand эк. платежеспособный спрос effective воен. годный; (полностью) готовый к действию; действующий; эффективный; effective range дальность действительного огня; effective fire действительный огонь effective действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.); to become effective входить в силу; effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря effective полезный; effective area рабочая поверхность (площади); effective head гидр. полезный напор effective воен. боец effective вступивший в силу effective воен. годный; (полностью) готовый к действию; действующий; эффективный; effective range дальность действительного огня; effective fire действительный огонь effective действенный, эффективный effective действенный effective действительный, эффективный, результативный; effective demand эк. платежеспособный спрос effective действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.); to become effective входить в силу; effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря effective действующий, имеющий силу effective действующий effective законный effective имеющий силу effective имеющий хождение (о денежных знаках) effective имеющий хождение (о деньгах) effective имеющий хождение effective полезный; effective area рабочая поверхность (площади); effective head гидр. полезный напор effective полезный effective фактический effective эффективный effective эффектный, впечатляющий effective эффектный; производящий впечатление, впечатляющий effective date of payment фактическая дата платежа effective exchange rate вал.-фин. действующий валютный курс effective intervention rate бирж. частота вмешательства для поддержания курса effective introductory yield реальный начальный доход по ценным бумагам effective maturity match бирж. эффективное совпадение по срокам effective rate of interest реальная процентная ставка effective tax rate фактическая налоговая ставка effective until the end of the month действителен только до конца текущего месяца effective yield on issue фактический доход от выпуска ценных бумаг effective воен. годный; (полностью) готовый к действию; действующий; эффективный; effective range дальность действительного огня; effective fire действительный огонь legally effective законно действующий legally effective имеющий силу закона
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effective
1. n воен. боец
2. n воен. численный состав, эффективы
3. n воен. боевой состав
4. a действительный; действенный; эффективный; успешный; полезный
effective range — эффективная дальность; дальность действительного огня
5. a действующий, имеющий силу
6. a эффектный, впечатляющий
7. a фактический
8. a имеющий хождение
9. a лингв. завершительный, результативный, эффективный
10. a тех. полезный, рабочий
Синонимический ряд:
1. effectual (adj.) capable; competent; constructive; effectual; efficacious; efficient; energetic; high-performance; lively; potent; practical; productive; proficient; sufficient; telling; useful; virtuous
2. in force (adj.) active; current; in force; operative; prevailing; sovereign; standing
3. strong (adj.) convincing; dynamic; forceful; impressive; powerful; strong; vigorous
Антонимический ряд:
futile; inactive; inadequate; incapable; incompetent; ineffective; ineffectual; inefficient; inoperative; nugatory; useless; weak
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effective
ɪˈfektɪv
1. прил.
1) действенный, результативный, эффективный (against, in) the first effective shot ≈ первый результативный выстрел Fewer men, better trained and disciplined, could be made more effective. ≈ Меньшее количество людей, но лучше обученных и более дисциплинированных, могли бы достичь гораздо лучшего результата. Syn: efficient, effectual
2) действующий, имеющий силу( о законе и т. п.) The tax becomes effective next year. ≈ Налог вступит в силу в следующем году. Syn: effectual
3) эффектный, броский, поражающий a gold lame fabric studded with effective precious stones ≈ золотая пластинка с впечатляющими драгоценными камнями Syn: impressive, striking
4) годный, готовый к действию (преим. о солдатах или моряках) effective manpower ≈ готовая к работе людская сила
5) фактический the need to increase effective demand for goods ≈ необходимость повышения платежеспособного спроса на товары Syn: actual, de facto Ant: potential
2., nominal
6) имеющий хождение( о денежных знаках) effective money ≈ наличные деньги
7) линг. эффективный (о глаголе — представляющий действие в его пределе или результате)
рабочий, полезный (о мощности, объеме, площади и т. п.)
2. гл.
1) осуществлять, совершать, выполнять (обычно подразумевается преодоление каких-л. препятствий) The most skilful chemists have hitherto failed to effect such decomposition. ≈ Даже наиболее одаренным химикам не удавалось до сих пор произвести такое разложение. I’ll cross the Sea to effect this marriage. ≈ Чтобы заключить этот брак, я переплыву море( Шекспир, «Генрих VI», часть 3, акт 2, сцена
4) The earliest purchases are effected in immediate proximity to the mines. ≈ Наиболее ранние закупки производятся в непосредственной близости от шахт. effective an insurance policy effective payment Syn: bring about, accomplish
2) а) делать, изготовлять, производить б) редк. архаич. строить The Lighthouse happily effected by Mr. Rudyerd. ≈ Маяк, успешно возведенный мистером Редьярдом. ∙ Syn: cause, produce, realize, fulfil, carry out Ant: destroy, deter, hinder, prevent, stop
( военное) боец( военное) pl численный состав( армии), эффективы (военное) pl боевой состав действительнный;
действенный;
эффективный;
успешный;
полезный — * co-operation плодотворное сотрудничество — * measures действенные меры — * control эффективный контроль — * steps towards peace эффективные шаги, направленные на укрепление мира — to be * against smth помогать против чего-л — * beaten zone (военное) полоса действительного поражения — * range( военное) эффективная дальность;
дальность действительного огня — * bursting radius( военное) радиус поражения осколками;
убойный радиус — * fire (военное) действительный огонь — * dust (специальное) сильнодействующий инсектицид;
дуст действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.) — * data дата вступления в силу — to be /to become/ * вступать в силу эффектный, впечатляющий — * speaker оратор, владеющий аудиторией — * picture эффектная /впечатляющая/ картина фактический — * revenue реальный доход — * rate (финансовое) фактическая ставка( налогового обложения) — * demand (экономика) фактический /платежеспособный/ спрос — * forces( военное) наличный боевой состав;
кадровые войска имеющий хождение (о деньгах) — * coin звонкая монета — * money наличные деньги завершительный, результативный, эффективный (техническое) полезный, рабочий (об объеме и т. п.) — * area рабочая поверхность;
полезная площадь сечения — * power эффективная мощность( двигателя) — * head (гидрология) полезный напор — * resistance (электротехника) эффективное сопротивление > * cough кашель с мокротой
be ~ иметь силу
~ действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.) ;
to become effective входить в силу;
effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря
become ~ вступать в силу
effective pl боевой состав
~ полезный;
effective area рабочая поверхность( площади) ;
effective head гидр. полезный напор
~ действительный, эффективный, результативный;
effective demand эк. платежеспособный спрос
~ воен. годный;
(полностью) готовый к действию;
действующий;
эффективный;
effective range дальность действительного огня;
effective fire действительный огонь
~ действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.) ;
to become effective входить в силу;
effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря
~ полезный;
effective area рабочая поверхность (площади) ;
effective head гидр. полезный напор
~ воен. боец ~ вступивший в силу ~ воен. годный;
(полностью) готовый к действию;
действующий;
эффективный;
effective range дальность действительного огня;
effective fire действительный огонь ~ действенный, эффективный ~ действенный ~ действительный, эффективный, результативный;
effective demand эк. платежеспособный спрос ~ действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.) ;
to become effective входить в силу;
effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря ~ действующий, имеющий силу ~ действующий ~ законный ~ имеющий силу ~ имеющий хождение (о денежных знаках) ~ имеющий хождение (о деньгах) ~ имеющий хождение ~ полезный;
effective area рабочая поверхность (площади) ;
effective head гидр. полезный напор ~ полезный ~ фактический ~ эффективный ~ эффектный, впечатляющий ~ эффектный;
производящий впечатление, впечатляющий
~ date of payment фактическая дата платежа
~ exchange rate вал.-фин. действующий валютный курс
~ intervention rate бирж. частота вмешательства для поддержания курса
~ introductory yield реальный начальный доход по ценным бумагам
~ maturity match бирж. эффективное совпадение по срокам
~ rate of interest реальная процентная ставка
~ tax rate фактическая налоговая ставка
~ until the end of the month действителен только до конца текущего месяца
~ yield on issue фактический доход от выпуска ценных бумаг
~ воен. годный;
(полностью) готовый к действию;
действующий;
эффективный;
effective range дальность действительного огня;
effective fire действительный огонь
legally ~ законно действующий legally ~ имеющий силу законаБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > effective
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1. [ıʹfektıv]
воен.
1. 1) боец
2)
численный состав (армии), эффективы
2. [ıʹfektıv]
1. действительный; действенный; эффективный; успешный; полезный
effective steps towards peace — эффективные шаги, направленные на укрепление мира
to be effective against smth. — помогать против чего-л.
effective range — эффективная дальность; дальность действительного огня
2. действующий, имеющий силу ()
to be /to become/ effective — вступать в силу
3. эффектный, впечатляющий
effective speaker — оратор, владеющий аудиторией
effective picture — эффектная /впечатляющая/ картина
4. фактический
6.
завершительный, результативный, эффективный
effective area — а) рабочая поверхность; б) полезная площадь сечения
effective cough — кашель с мокротой
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Англо-русский технический словарь > effective
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Англо-русский словарь по машиностроению > effective
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a
1) действенный; эффективный; полезный, успешный
2) действующий, имеющей силу
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effective
1) эффективный
2) действующий (т.е. вступивший в силу, имеющий силу
и т.д.
;
напр.
, стандарт,
ТУ и т.д.
)
effective date 1. дата введения в действие (стандарта, норм и т.п.) 2. дата вступления в силу (контракта, гарантийного срока и т.д.)
effective January 1st,… 1-го января вступает в силу…;
effective December15th and until further notice начиная с 15 декабря и впредь до особого указания;
render effective вводить в действие (напр., стандарт, нормы и т.п.);
3) распространяющийся на (о положениях стандарта,
ТУ и т.д.
) be effective for распространяться на (т.е. быть справедливым для) ;
this standard / specifications, etc. is effective for действие настоящего стандарта / ТУ и т.д. распространяется на… (см. тж. valid)
4) годный; тот, который может пригодиться
5)
effective
с успехом использоваться
A is quite effective for… А с большим успехом используется для…
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эффективный ; полезный ; действующий ; имеющий силу ; ? effective demand ; ? effective date ; ? effective exchange rate ; ? effective interest rate ; ? effective output ; ? effective power ; ? effective price ; ? effective value ; ? new rules are effecti
Англо-Русский словарь финансовых терминов > effective
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1) действительный, эффективный, результативный; effective demand econ. платежеспособный спрос
2) действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.); to become effective входить в силу; effective from 22 hours, December 31 вступающий в силу с десяти часов вечера 31 декабря; effective until the end of the month действителен только до конца текущего месяца
3) эффектный; производящий впечатление, впечатляющий
4)
mil.
годный; (полностью) готовый к действию; действующий; эффективный; effective range дальность действительного огня; effective fire действительный огонь
5) имеющий хождение (о денежных знаках)
6) полезный; effective area рабочая поверхность (площади); effective head hydr. полезный напор
* * *
(a) действенный; действующий; имеющий силу; эффективный
* * *
действенный, результативный, эффективный
* * *
[ef’fec·tive || -tɪv]
действительный, полезный, эффективный; эффектный, впечатляющий; годный к службе [воен.], годный* * *
действующий
чинный
эффективен
эффективный
* * *
1.
прил.
1) действенный, результативный, эффективный (against, in)
2) действующий, имеющий силу (о законе и т. п.)
3) эффектный
4) годный, готовый к действию
5) фактический
2.
гл.
1) осуществлять, совершать, выполнять
2) а) делать
б) редк. архаич. строитьНовый англо-русский словарь > effective
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effective
[ɪ’fektɪv]
прил.
1) действенный, результативный, эффективный
Syn:
2) действующий, имеющий силу
the resolution is effective as of… — резолюция вступает в силу с…
Syn:
3) эффектный, броский, поражающий
Syn:
4) годный, готовый к действию
Though he is not our boss officially, he is in effective control of the department. — Хотя официально он не является нашим начальником, он фактически руководит отделом.
Syn:
Ant:
7)
лингв.
результативный, эффективный
рабочий, полезный Англо-русский современный словарь > effective
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English-Russian big polytechnic dictionary > effective
рабочий, полезный (о мощности, объеме, площади и т. п.) Страницы
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effective — ef‧fec‧tive [ɪˈfektɪv] adjective 1. working well and producing the result or effect that was wanted or intended: • The company mounted a very effective publicity campaign. • The 7% increase in sales shows that the company has become more… … Financial and business terms
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effective — effective, effectual, efficient, efficacious all mean producing or capable of producing a result or results, but they are not freely interchangeable in idiomatic use. Effective emphasizes the actual production of an effect or the power to produce … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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effective — ef·fec·tive adj 1: producing a desired effect an effective revocation of the contract 2: capable of bringing about an effect effective assistance of counsel see also ineffective assistance o … Law dictionary
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effective — effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient 1. All these words mean ‘having an effect’ of some kind, but with different applications and shades of meaning. Effective means ‘having a definite or desired effect’ that is actual rather than… … Modern English usage
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Effective — Ef*fect ive, a. [L. effectivus: cf. F. effectif.] 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Effective — Ef*fect ive, n. 1. That which produces a given effect; a cause. Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. One who is capable of active service. [1913 Webster] He assembled his army 20,000 effectives at Corinth. W. P. Johnston. [1913 Webster] 3. [F. effectif … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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effective — [e fek′tiv, ifek′tiv; ] often [ ēfek′tiv, əfek′tiv] adj. [ME & OFr effectif < L effectivus] 1. having an effect; producing a result 2. producing a definite or desired result; efficient 3. in effect; operative; active 4. actual, not merely… … English World dictionary
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effective — late 14c., from Fr. effectif, from L. effectivus productive, effective, from effect , stem of efficere (see EFFECT (Cf. effect)). Effectively in the sense of actually is attested by 1650s. Related: Effectivity … Etymology dictionary
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effective — [adj1] productive, persuasive able, active, adequate, capable, cogent, compelling, competent, convincing, direct, effectual, efficacious, efficient, emphatic, energetic, forceful, forcible, having lead in pencil*, impressive, live, moving, on the … New thesaurus
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effective — ► ADJECTIVE 1) producing a desired or intended result. 2) (of a law or policy) operative. 3) existing in fact, though not formally acknowledged as such. DERIVATIVES effectively adverb effectiveness noun effectivity noun … English terms dictionary
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effective */*/*/ — UK [ɪˈfektɪv] / US adjective 1) a) someone or something that is effective works well and produces the result that was intended You need more effective communication within the organization. Humour is often far more effective than shouting. The… … English dictionary
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adjective
adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
actually in operation or in force; functioning: The law becomes effective at midnight.
producing a deep or vivid impression; striking: an effective photograph.
prepared and available for service, especially military service.
noun
a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
the effective total of a military force.
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Origin of effective
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English from Latin effectīvus “practical,” equivalent to effect(us), past participle of efficere (see effect) + -īvus adjective suffix (see -ive)
synonym study for effective
2. operative. 3. telling.
OTHER WORDS FROM effective
ef·fec·tive·ly, adverbef·fec·tive·ness, ef·fec·tiv·i·ty [ih-fek-tiv-i-tee, ee-fek-] /ɪˌfɛkˈtɪv ɪ ti, iˌfɛk-/ nounpre·ef·fec·tive, adjectivequa·si-ef·fec·tive, adjective
sub·ef·fec·tive, adjectivesu·per·ef·fec·tive, adjectiveun·ef·fec·tive, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH effective
affective, effective
Words nearby effective
eff, effable, efface, effacement, effect, effective, effective current, effective dose, effectively, effectiveness, effective resistance
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What are other ways to say effective?
The adjective effective describes things that are adequate to accomplish a purpose, or that produce the intended or expected result. But effective isn’t quite the same as effectual, efficacious, or efficient! Find out why on Thesaurus.com.
Words related to effective
active, adequate, compelling, competent, direct, efficient, forceful, impressive, potent, powerful, practical, successful, useful, valid, dynamic, effectual, efficacious, able, capable, cogent
How to use effective in a sentence
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A great way to identify effective keywords is by using Google Trends, one of the world’s largest real-time datasets.
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Leading website building tools – such as Wix, Weebly, and WordPress – use technology and analytics to build simple yet effective and useful websites.
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The manufacturers will need to prove vaccines are safe and effective in younger bodies.
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Quite often, these ads can prove effective in helping you gain new leads.
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We’ve rounded up some of the most effective local SEO strategies for small businesses in 2021 to help you get started.
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He could deliver a quick, effective speech, or hold a proper press conference.
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If the embargo were effective, the Castro brothers would have been doing Love Letters with the Duvaliers years ago.
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Build evidence about the practices, policies, and programs that will achieve the most effective and efficient results.
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While there are a couple of antibiotics that usually work, if they are overused they, too, may cease to be effective.
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In order to know what innovations work, you have to have good information on how effective your practices are.
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Whatever can be done to bring about the prompt and effective use of this new system of bank settlement will be done.
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It is a notable fact that under the wholly unusual circumstances prevailing, the recovery was so prompt and effective.
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However able the matter, the reading, in my judgment, is much less effective than the spontaneous expression of the speaker.
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Thus they had secured a monopoly in Munster and an effective competition with us in poor Connaught.
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It was ten minutes before she raised her hand and pointed to a wilted but still effective screen.
British Dictionary definitions for effective
adjective
productive of or capable of producing a result
in effect; operativeeffective from midnight
producing a striking impression; impressivean effective entrance
(prenominal) actual rather than theoretical; realthe effective income after deductions
(of a military force, etc) equipped and prepared for action
physics (of an alternating quantity) having a value that is the square root of the mean of the squares of the magnitude measured at each instant over a defined period of time, usually one cycleSee also root mean square
noun
a serviceman who is equipped and prepared for action
Derived forms of effective
effectively, adverbeffectiveness, noun
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Any film that exists that is thorough, you can’t give it to an audience of one and have that be effective communication. Communication involves an audience of many that have a conversation, put it through the ringer, filter it and then a sense of it coalesces.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EFFECTIVE
GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EFFECTIVE
Effective can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.
WHAT DOES EFFECTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Effectiveness
Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.
Definition of effective in the English dictionary
The first definition of effective in the dictionary is productive of or capable of producing a result. Other definition of effective is in effect; operative. Effective is also producing a striking impression; impressive.
WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EFFECTIVE
Synonyms and antonyms of effective in the English dictionary of synonyms
SYNONYMS OF «EFFECTIVE»
The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «effective» and belong to the same grammatical category.
Translation of «effective» into 25 languages
TRANSLATION OF EFFECTIVE
Find out the translation of effective to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of effective from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «effective» in English.
Translator English — Chinese
有效的
1,325 millions of speakers
Translator English — Spanish
eficaz
570 millions of speakers
Translator English — Hindi
प्रभावी
380 millions of speakers
Translator English — Arabic
فَعَّال
280 millions of speakers
Translator English — Russian
действенный
278 millions of speakers
Translator English — Portuguese
eficaz
270 millions of speakers
Translator English — Bengali
কার্যকর
260 millions of speakers
Translator English — French
effectif
220 millions of speakers
Translator English — Malay
Berkesan
190 millions of speakers
Translator English — German
wirksam
180 millions of speakers
Translator English — Japanese
効果的な
130 millions of speakers
Translator English — Korean
효과적인
85 millions of speakers
Translator English — Javanese
Efektif
85 millions of speakers
Translator English — Vietnamese
hiệu quả
80 millions of speakers
Translator English — Tamil
பயனுள்ள
75 millions of speakers
Translator English — Marathi
प्रभावी
75 millions of speakers
Translator English — Turkish
etkili
70 millions of speakers
Translator English — Italian
efficace
65 millions of speakers
Translator English — Polish
skuteczny
50 millions of speakers
Translator English — Ukrainian
ефективний
40 millions of speakers
Translator English — Romanian
eficace
30 millions of speakers
Translator English — Greek
αποτελεσματικός
15 millions of speakers
Translator English — Afrikaans
effektiewe
14 millions of speakers
Translator English — Swedish
effektiv
10 millions of speakers
Translator English — Norwegian
effektiv
5 millions of speakers
Trends of use of effective
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EFFECTIVE»
The term «effective» is very widely used and occupies the 2.558 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EFFECTIVE» OVER TIME
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about effective
10 QUOTES WITH «EFFECTIVE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word effective.
As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes.
I love profanity, but I think if it’s used too much, it just sounds a little trashy. I think it’s more effective when it’s dropped intelligently. I like intelligent profanity.
Ensuring all kids have access to an effective, talented teacher needs to be a national priority.
Public policy in the twentieth century was about protecting and expanding the social compact, based on recognition that effective government at the federal level provides rules and services and safety measures that contribute to a better society.
For decades, the plight of the Palestinian people has been exacerbated by internal corruption, a lack of effective investment, and the political cynicism of the Arab states, who often did not have the best interests of the Palestinians at heart.
But the — look, I think that this — the United States of America is still the most powerful economy in the world. It is an incredible engine for creativity and innovation. And it has the most — smartest, most effective workforce in the world. So we have a lot going for us, in spite of the fractiousness of our politics.
Any film that exists that is thorough, you can’t give it to an audience of one and have that be effective communication. Communication involves an audience of many that have a conversation, put it through the ringer, filter it and then a sense of it coalesces.
I don’t want a lot of bureaucracy… I want to run state government the same way we run a campaign — efficient, effective and victorious.
I’m very confident that the solutions that we are developing are going to be effective not only in application in Iraq, but also will be very helpful for potential homeland security situations as well.
Value in medicine depends on information — as I said in ‘Let Patients Help,’ ‘People perform better when they’re informed better.’ It follows that to make patients and families more effective in care, they need to know more.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EFFECTIVE»
Discover the use of effective in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to effective and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in …
Now repackaged for its 15th anniversary, this classic—in which Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity—includes a new Foreword and Afterword, and a newly designed jacket.
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Effective Succession Planning: Ensuring Leadership …
This edition incorporates the results of two extensive new surveys, and includes a Quick Start guide to help begin immediate implementation as well as a CD-ROM packed with assessments, checklists, customizable guides, and other practical …
William J. ROTHWELL, 2010
Each chapter in the book consists of several “items” presented in the form of a short, standalone essay that provides specific advice, insight into Java platform subtleties, and outstanding code examples.
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Effective Communications for Project Management
It also details the seven elements of effective communications: Applying active and effective listening Preparing the communications and establishing an issues management process Drafting and publishing documentation Conducting meetings …
Ralph L. Kliem, PMP, 2007
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Effective Physical Security
This new edition continues to serve as a valuable reference for experienced security practitioners as well as students in undergraduate and graduate security programs»—
Lawrence J. Fennelly, 2012
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12 Characteristics of an Effective Teacher
This book discusses 12 Characteristics of Effective Teachers who were successful in getting their students to behave appropriately and to learn the subject matter.
The core of John Forester’s concept of Effective Cycling is thatbicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers of vehicles, with the samerights and responsibilities that motorists have.In this new edition of his …
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The Effective Executive
Drucker identifies five practices essential to business effectiveness that can, and must, be learned: Management of time Choosing what to contribute to the practical organization Knowing where and how to mobilize strength for best effect …
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Effective Project Management in Easy Steps
Explains the best way to ensure a successful project, including planning, leading, maintaining control, team building, risk assessment and risk management.
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Effective Project Management: Identify and Manage Risks Plan …
Project management is fraught with perils; unfinished and unsuccessful projects are everywhere. In fact, it’s more common than not for projects to fail. Effective Project Management reveals what the best project managers know, say and do.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EFFECTIVE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term effective is used in the context of the following news items.
Sorry, Ariana Grande, That’s Not How You Make An Effective Apology
Let’s review: The big-voiced, pint-sized pop star who’s prone to wearing cat ears on her head was caught on video on July 4 delicately but … «Forbes, Jul 15»
Astros could be looking to add more heat to an already effective …
CLEVELAND — Astros righty Pat Neshek was an exception on the 2014 Cardinals, a team whose bullpen had the highest average four-seam … «Chron.com, Jul 15»
How to channel your anger to be more effective at work
Getting too angry too often can negatively affect your relationships with colleagues, as well as your health and well-being. But we all get heated … «Business Insider, Jul 15»
Oral Cholera Vaccine Safe, Effective in First Real-life Trial
An inexpensive, oral, killed whole-cell cholera vaccine (Shanchol, Shantha) delivered through routine government services safely protected … «Medscape, Jul 15»
Pirates notebook: Jeff Locke effective after new routine
Subtle changes to Jeff Locke’s routine between starts have helped this left-hander pitch more effectively in the past month. By focusing on the … «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
MarketWise: Podcasting for effective content marketing
This repetition is very effective in building a lasting impact. 4. Consider transcribing podcasts. A transcription of the podcast provides the content … «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»
Toby Unwin Of ‘Premonition’: Mining Legal Data For More Effective …
The credence nature of legal services has made “highly effective” legal consumption a notoriously difficult task. But the continually evolving … «Forbes, Jul 15»
Providing Housing Vouchers Is The Most Effective Way To End …
Roman said that while the voucher program is the most effective, it’s more costly than the HUD report suggests. «The voucher is not comparable … «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4 Keys to Managing an Effective Whistleblower Program
Here are some do’s and don’ts to managing an effective internal whistleblower program. 1. Do set the right tone, at the top and middle. Actions … «Texas Lawyer, Jul 15»
Janssen-sponsored Phase 2b trial shows guselkumab effective in …
Results published today in The New England Journal of Medicine from a Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Janssen)-sponsored Phase … «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
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Defenition of the word effective
- Producing a decided or decisive effect.
- existing in fact; not theoretical; real; «a decline in the effective demand»; «confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done»
- works well as a means or remedy; «an effective reprimand»; «a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat»
- (military) equipped and ready for service; «the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers»
- 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»
- 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»
- exerting force or influence; «the law is effective immediately»; «a warranty good for two years»; «the law is already in effect (or in force)»
- 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
- 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 towar
- equipped and ready for service; «the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers»
- existing in fact; not theoretical; real
- able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
- exerting force or influence
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
- works well as a means or remedy
- ready for service
Synonyms for the word effective
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- actual
- effectual
- efficacious
- efficient
- good
- helpful
- in effect
- in force
- of use
- operational
- operative
- real
- successful
- useful
- valuable
Similar words in the effective
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- actual
- competent
- effective
- effectively
- efficacious
- efficient
- existent
- hard-hitting
- impelling
- impressive
- operational
- operative
- potent
- powerful
- rough-and-ready
- strong
- telling
- trenchant
- useful
- utile
Antonyms for the word effective
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- ineffective
- ineffectual
- uneffective
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If your email outlining a plan to reduce office paper waste resulted in a 20 percent reduction in paper use, that means your plan was effective: it did what you wanted it to do.
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A soldier fit for duty
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Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
The pill is an effective method of birth control.
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Producing a decided or decisive effect.
The president delivered an effective speech!
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Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
How long does it take to make a bunch of civilians an effective military force?
My effective income after taxes and child support is $500 a month.
The effective radiated power is determined by multiplying the transmitter power output with the antenna gain.
The effective voltage of an alternating current is 0.7 times its peak voltage.
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Actually in effect.
The curfew is effective at midnight.
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(of a cycle or divisor) Having no negative coefficients.
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(for any effective theory) approximate; Not describing the fundamental dynamic changes in some system as they happen.
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The adjective effective has many shades of meaning, but you’ll usually see it describing something that’s able to produce a desired goal. Effective traces back to the Latin word effectivus, from efficere, meaning “work out, accomplish,” and that meaning still holds true. Something effective gets the job done. As President, hopefully your policies are effective. We also use effective for something real and in effect, like the effective price of gas, or your effective grounding.
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