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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Speaker Tate: Republicans take Michigan House majority Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, issued a statement Wednesday morning effectively conceding the state House to the Republican party and vowing a comeback. Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024 Our tools enable businesses to adapt quickly to changing market demands by truly using the data the companies have but do not use effectively. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 When used effectively, surprise can shake an adversary’s confidence in its military plans and reinforce deterrence. Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024 The report concludes with a discussion on interest rate risk management, noting that the company is positioned to manage potential changes in interest rates effectively. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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