effective
1effective — 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… …
2effective — 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 …
3Effective — 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 …
4Effective — 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 …
5effective — ef|fec|tive [ ı fektıv ] adjective *** 1. ) someone or something that is effective works well and produces the result that was intended: Humor is often far more effective than shouting. You need effective communication within the organization.… …
6effective — adj. 1) effective against (effective against the common cold) 2) effective in (effective in fighting forest fires) 3) effective to + inf. (it would be more effective not to respond to the charges) * * * [ɪ fektɪv] effective to + inf. (it would be …
7effective — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect < an effective policy > b. impressive, striking < a gold lamé fabric studded with effective…precious stones Stanley Marcus > 2. ready for service or action < …
8effective — adj. 1 producing the result you want VERBS ▪ be, look, prove, seem ▪ make sth ▪ find sth ▪ We find advertising on the radio very effectiv …
9effective — effectively, adv. effectiveness, effectivity, n. /i fek tiv/, adj. 1. adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace. 2. actually in operation or in force;… …
10effective — ef|fec|tive W1S2 [ıˈfektıv] adj 1.) successful, and working in the way that was intended ≠ ↑ineffective ▪ The cheaper drugs are just as effective in treating arthritis. ▪ the painting s highly effective use of colour ▪ Training is often much less …
