effective
Usage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The most effective efforts pair financial or human capital investments with social capital—mentors, networks and institutions that connect people to opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Pancreatic cancer is so deadly in part because there are no effective screening tests, and it rarely causes noticeable symptoms in its earliest stages.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
According to FactSet, the Bloomberg High Yield Index has a yield-to-worst of 7.01%, while the Bloomberg Aggregate Index has a yield-to-worst of 4.70% and an effective duration of 5.97.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The government says the trial will help build a more effective screening system for the disease for the future.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I bought a new shotgun, which I always kept at hand, and the Walmart in Wasilla started carrying an anti-bear spray that was very effective, which I carried in a holster on my belt.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing effective
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Hatchet
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
STAAR English I: The Language of the Test 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
