effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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1
: in an effective manner
dealt with the problem effectively
2
: in effect : virtually
by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

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Its powerful suction and all-in-one cleaning system handle both vacuuming and mopping, effectively tackling dust, dirt, and spills on all floor types. Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 With Torres conspicuously absent from City Council and committee meetings and events in District 3, the mood quickly changed from offering Torres due process to calling for his ouster as many residents and organizations felt Torres was in no position to effectively represent his constituents. Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 Exploiting loopholes While the continent is believed to hold vast deposits of oil, gas, copper and other valuable minerals, mining is effectively banned by treaty amendment until 2048. The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Embracing first-party data and building direct relationships with publishers can effectively engage existing audiences. Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for effectively 

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of effectively was in 1652

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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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