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   effect

   /ɪˈfɛkt/

   noun

   • 1. a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause: "the lethal effects of hard drugs" Similar resultconsequenceupshotoutcomeout-turnsequelreactionrepercussionsreverberationsramificationsend resultconclusionterminationculminationdenouementcorollaryconcomitantaftermathfootprintfruit(s)productby-productsequelaeinformal:pay-offdated:issuearchaic:successOpposite cause
   • ▪ the state of being or becoming operative. Similar forceoperationenforcementimplementationexecutionactioneffectivenessvaliditylawfulnesslegalitylegitimacyauthenticitylegal acceptability
   • ▪ the extent to which something succeeds or is operative: "wind power can be used to great effect"
   • ▪ a physical phenomenon, typically named after its discoverer: "the Renner effect"
   • ▪ an impression produced in the mind of a person: "gentle music can have a soothing effect" Similar impactactioneffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnessinfluencepowerpotencystrengthusefulnesssuccess
   • 2. the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast: "the production relied too much on spectacular effects"
   • 3. personal belongings: "the insurance covers personal effects" Similar belongingspossessionspersonal possessionspersonal effectsgoodsworldly goodschattelsgoods and chattelsaccoutrementsappurtenancespropertyparaphernalialuggagebaggagerubbishinformal:geartacklekitthingsstuffjunkbits and piecesbits and bobsclobbergubbinsvulgar slang:shitcrap

   verb

   • 1. cause (something) to happen; bring about: "the prime minister effected many policy changes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin effectus, from efficere ‘accomplish’, from ex- ‘out, thoroughly’ + facere ‘do, make’. effect (sense 3 of the noun), ‘personal belongings’, arose from the obsolete sense ‘something acquired on completion of an action’.

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   Jul 15, 2011 · The meaning of EFFECT is something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) : result, outcome. How to use effect in a sentence. Effect vs. Affect: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Effect.

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   EFFECT definition: 1. the result of a particular influence: 2. to produce or achieve the results you want: 3. If you…. Learn more.

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   something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin. Synonyms: issue, outcome. power to produce results; efficacy; force; influence: His protest had no effect.

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   n. 1. something that is produced by a cause or agent; result. 2. power or ability to influence or produce a result; efficacy: with no effect. 3. the condition of being operative (esp in the phrases in or into effect ): the law comes into effect at midnight.

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   An effect is a change, reaction, or impression that is caused by something or is the result of something.

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   noun. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. synonyms: burden, core, essence, gist.

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   EFFECT meaning: 1 : a change that results when something is done or happens an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause; 2 : a particular feeling or mood created by something

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   Definition of effect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    EFFECT definition: 1. a change, reaction, or result that is caused by something: 2. used to say what the real…. Learn more.

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    Effect definition: Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result.