Effective
adjective
Successful in producing a result or effect.
The medicine is effective in treating the illness.
adjective
Actual, real or in operation.
Their new policy will be effective next month.
adjective
Impressive or striking.
She made an effective speech at the meeting.
adjective
Able to cause the intended damage or harm.
The new naval radar system is very effective.
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Technical
adjective
Legally binding and in effect.
The court order becomes effective tomorrow.
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Legal
adjective
Successful in producing a result or effect.
The medicine is effective in treating the illness.
adjective
Actual, real or in operation.
Their new policy will be effective next month.
adjective
Impressive or striking.
She made an effective speech at the meeting.
adjective
Able to cause the intended damage or harm.
The new naval radar system is very effective.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Legally binding and in effect.
The court order becomes effective tomorrow.
Usage tips
Legal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Result Oriented
Use 'effective' when an action gives the outcome you want.
Studying hard is effective for passing exams.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Outcome
Implies a positive result, often relates to solving problems.
Effective teamwork led to the project's success.
Pro Tip 1/2Result Oriented
Use 'effective' when an action gives the outcome you want.
Studying hard is effective for passing exams.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Outcome
Implies a positive result, often relates to solving problems.
Effective teamwork led to the project's success.
Pro Tip 1/2Result Oriented
Use 'effective' when an action gives the outcome you want.
Studying hard is effective for passing exams.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Outcome
Implies a positive result, often relates to solving problems.
Effective teamwork led to the project's success.
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it takes the average person suffering with a mental illness over ten years to ask for help. But there are very effective treatments. Medications and therapy complement each other to boost brain chemicals. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy, which is like a controlled seizure in the patient's brain,
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How We Can Keep Plastics...
anyone can make plastic anywhere in the world and sell it anywhere else in the world there's no design paradigm there's no barriers in order to solve the plastic packaging problem we need to effectively rethink the entire system from one which is linear ie take make dispose to one where it can be recovered
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Why is it so hard to...
Even if we solved those problems, we might face new ones. Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
in your dreams, your mind can create limitless scenarios to help you grasp problems and formulate solutions that you may not consider while awake. John Steinbeck called it the committee of sleep, and research has demonstrated the effectiveness of dreaming on problem solving.
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What happens when our...
When the A.I. is weak, it performs useful or amusing actions that cause its user to smile. When the A.I. becomes superintelligent, it realizes that there is a more effective way to achieve this take control of the world and stick electrodes into the facial muscles of humans
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Nail-Biting Leopard...
effectively what's happening for this leopard here if that warthog's still alive it's still a mortal danger to her and yet it's just another day in the life of one of africa's top predators this standoff could go on for hours even days the light and our time is running out
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How does asthma work? -...
from chronic inflammation, which can cause scarring of the airways. Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes.
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Upgrading management...
we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate change world hunger education or anything else I'm going to propose that a precursor to effectively addressing any of these issues its first addressing
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The benefits of a good...
and strengthening the neural network where the information will be returned as long-term memory. So why do we remember some things and not others? Well, there are a few ways to influence the extent and effectiveness of memory retention.
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The benefits of good...
Backpacks should be in contact with your back carried symetrically. If you sit a lot, get up and move around on occassion, and be sure to exercise. Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively,
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What is depression? -...
it takes the average person suffering with a mental illness over ten years to ask for help. But there are very effective treatments. Medications and therapy complement each other to boost brain chemicals. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy, which is like a controlled seizure in the patient's brain,
Video examples
How We Can Keep Plastics...
anyone can make plastic anywhere in the world and sell it anywhere else in the world there's no design paradigm there's no barriers in order to solve the plastic packaging problem we need to effectively rethink the entire system from one which is linear ie take make dispose to one where it can be recovered
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Why is it so hard to...
Even if we solved those problems, we might face new ones. Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
in your dreams, your mind can create limitless scenarios to help you grasp problems and formulate solutions that you may not consider while awake. John Steinbeck called it the committee of sleep, and research has demonstrated the effectiveness of dreaming on problem solving.
Video examples
What happens when our...
When the A.I. is weak, it performs useful or amusing actions that cause its user to smile. When the A.I. becomes superintelligent, it realizes that there is a more effective way to achieve this take control of the world and stick electrodes into the facial muscles of humans
Video examples
Nail-Biting Leopard...
effectively what's happening for this leopard here if that warthog's still alive it's still a mortal danger to her and yet it's just another day in the life of one of africa's top predators this standoff could go on for hours even days the light and our time is running out
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How does asthma work? -...
from chronic inflammation, which can cause scarring of the airways. Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes.
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Upgrading management...
we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate change world hunger education or anything else I'm going to propose that a precursor to effectively addressing any of these issues its first addressing
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The benefits of a good...
and strengthening the neural network where the information will be returned as long-term memory. So why do we remember some things and not others? Well, there are a few ways to influence the extent and effectiveness of memory retention.
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The benefits of good...
Backpacks should be in contact with your back carried symetrically. If you sit a lot, get up and move around on occassion, and be sure to exercise. Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively,
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
I think that more flow of information, the ability to stay connected to more people makes people more effective as people. And I mean, that's true socially. It makes you have more fun, right. It feels better to be more connected to all these people. You have a richer life.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
We account for one-sixth of the forces of gravity we see in the universe. There is no known objects accounting for most of the effective gravity in the universe. Something is making stuff move that is not anything we have ever touched.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.
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Tommy Lee Jones
American Actor
I've worked in the film business for 45 years, and I want to keep on growing as a filmmaker. I want to see my visual life grow and be increasingly effective in this world.
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Paul Farmer
American Educator
One of the things we have to acknowledge is that if you look at Haiti, many billions of dollars have gone into development aid there that have not been effective.
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George Washington
American President
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Eva Moskowitz
American Educator
Self-delusion is rarely a good strategy for effective management.
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Waris Ahluwalia
American Designer
Supporting causes with whatever we do can be effective.
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Eric Bischoff
American Businessman
Mr. McMahon the character is a very effective heel.
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Simon Conway Morris
British Scientist
Most of the tree of life is effectively arranged.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
I think that more flow of information, the ability to stay connected to more people makes people more effective as people. And I mean, that's true socially. It makes you have more fun, right. It feels better to be more connected to all these people. You have a richer life.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
We account for one-sixth of the forces of gravity we see in the universe. There is no known objects accounting for most of the effective gravity in the universe. Something is making stuff move that is not anything we have ever touched.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.
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Tommy Lee Jones
American Actor
I've worked in the film business for 45 years, and I want to keep on growing as a filmmaker. I want to see my visual life grow and be increasingly effective in this world.
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Paul Farmer
American Educator
One of the things we have to acknowledge is that if you look at Haiti, many billions of dollars have gone into development aid there that have not been effective.
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George Washington
American President
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Eva Moskowitz
American Educator
Self-delusion is rarely a good strategy for effective management.
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Waris Ahluwalia
American Designer
Supporting causes with whatever we do can be effective.
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Eric Bischoff
American Businessman
Mr. McMahon the character is a very effective heel.
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Simon Conway Morris
British Scientist
Most of the tree of life is effectively arranged.
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