effective has definitions from the field of military
1
[ adjective ] producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

Examples

"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid transportation"-LewisMumford "effective teaching methods" "effective steps toward peace"

Used in print

(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)

The fewer nos she has_to utter the more effective they will be .

(High Fidelity, 11:10...)

The easiest way to describe this release is to say that it reproduces an interesting and effective Steinberg performance with minimal alteration of its musical values .

(Nathan Rapport, ""I've Been Here before!"...)

The degree of circumstance , the ratio of memory to forgetfulness , determines whether a dream will be a recognized , fulfilled prevision , or the vaguely , effective source of the weird deja_vu feeling .

(Frank Getlein and Harold C. Gardiner, S.J., Movies,...)

In the field of entertainment there is no spur to financial daring so effective as audience boredom , and the first decade of the new device was not over before audiences began staying away in large_numbers from the simple-minded , one minute shows .

(Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)

Large_numbers of potential builders have been investigated , but none have been found to be as effective as the polyphosphates over the relatively wide range of conditions met in_practice .

2
[ adjective ] able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

Synonyms

efficient

Examples

"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"

Used in print

(Mr. America, 4:6...)

Only when the newest Mr._America or Mr._Universe rediscovers them and puts them into practice are we reacquainted with them and once_again see how effective they really are .

Really there is no reason why this fine exercise should not find_its_way into your leg program at all times , for the following suggestions show why it is so effective :

(Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)

The most effective political inventions seem to make maximum use of natural harbors and are aware that restraining breakwaters can play only a minor part in the whole scheme .

(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)

Lacking the respected and effective institutions that consensus helps provide , minority parties , such_as the P.D.I. in 1957 and the progressive Istiqlal faction in 1958 , clamor for elections when out of power , but are not at_all certain they wish_to be controlled by popular choice when in power .

Related terms

competent

3
[ adjective ] works well as a means or remedy

Examples

"an effective reprimand" "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"

Used in print

(Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)

Often it is recognized that all the details of the pattern may not be essential to the outcome but , because the pattern was empirically determined and not developed through theoretical understanding , one is never quite certain which behavior elements are effective , and the whole pattern becomes ritualized .

We have staved_off a war and , since our behavior has involved all these elements , we can only keep adding to our ritual without daring to abandon any part of_it , since we have not the slightest notion which parts are effective .

(Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)

Large_numbers of potential builders have been investigated , but none have been found to be as effective as the polyphosphates over the relatively wide range of conditions met in_practice .

Related terms

efficacious

4
[ adjective ] exerting force or influence

Examples

"the law is effective immediately" "a warranty good for two years" "the law is already in effect (or in force)"

Used in print

(The Atlanta Constitution...)

It urged that the next Legislature `` provide enabling funds and re-set the effective date so_that an orderly implementation of the law may be effected '' .

Related terms

operative

5
[ adjective ] existing in fact; not theoretical; real

Examples

"a decline in the effective demand" "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"

Used in print

(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)

The Protestants themselves are the first to admit the great falling_off in effective membership in their churches .

Related terms

actual

6
[ adjective ] (military) equipped and ready for service

Examples

"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

Related terms

military operational

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