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effective

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

effectiveadjective

more effective

Comp.

most effective

Super.

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

Translations

эффективный

The new marketing strategy was highly effective.

Новая маркетинговая стратегия была очень эффективной.

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Definitions

Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

The new marketing strategy proved to be highly effective in increasing sales.

Functioning well and as intended.

The effective use of resources is crucial for the success of the project.

Having a strong impact or influence.

Her speech was so effective that it moved the audience to tears.

In force or in operation; officially operative.

The new regulations will become effective as of July 1.

Of an amount, rate, or value: actual or net, after all factors are taken into account.

The loan carries an effective annual interest rate of 6%.

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effectivenoun

effectives

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

Used chiefly in military contexts to refer to a soldier or troop fit for duty.

Definitions

A person, especially a member of the armed forces, who is ready and fit for active service.

The battalion could count on about 500 effectives after the reinforcements arrived.

The numerical strength of a military unit; the number of personnel available for duty.

The regiment's effectives dwindled after months of heavy fighting.

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