effective
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- a producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
effective teaching methods
effective steps toward peace
made an effective entrance - s able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw
effective personnel - s works well as a means or remedy
an effective reprimand
a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat - s exerting force or influence
the law is effective immediately - s existing in fact; not theoretical; real
a decline in the effective demand
confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done - s ready for service
the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
- How would you rate the effectiveness of the Brady Bill and the assault-weapons ban in preventing the illegal use and distribution of guns? 0.
- An experimental drug no one expected to work is surprisingly effective at rooting out cholesterol.
- If you have to sell a house, you're probably wondering what's the smartest, most cost-effective approach.