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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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Caterpillar Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed has been elected executive chairman, succeeding D. James Umpleby III who will retire effective April 1.

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“We expect an improved restaurant sector setup into ’26 following significant pressures in ’25, believing upside exists from effective stimulus benefits, easy comparisons and attractive valuations,” they said.

From MarketWatch

Companies make decade-long bets on facilities, cold-chain infrastructure and next-generation platforms based on the assumption that if a product is safe, effective and cost-effective, public health agencies will consistently support its use.

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It’s a primitive but effective tactic identified by psychologists as one used by manipulative or narcissistic people.

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It’s a primitive but effective tactic identified by psychologists as one used by manipulative or narcissistic people.

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