effectively

American

[ih-fek-tiv-lee, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv li, iˈfɛk‐ /

adverb

in a way that accomplishes a purpose or produces the intended or expected results.

These scissors are no longer sharp and do not cut effectively.
You may not like all your coworkers, but you still have to learn to work effectively with them.
in actuality; in practice.

Allowing the legislature to take existing money for schools and use it for other purposes effectively means there will be no new money for education.
in a way that produces a vivid impression; strikingly.

The visually rich photographs are effectively displayed against the stark white gallery walls.

Other Word Forms

preeffectively adverb
quasi-effectively adverb
subeffectively adverb
supereffectively adverb
uneffectively adverb

Etymology

Origin of effectively

effective ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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This measure reflects how effectively an engine converts fuel into useful mechanical power.

From Science Daily

NBCUniversal is cutting “Access Hollywood” and several other of its daytime talk shows, effectively ending its first run syndication business as daytime television atrophies.

From Los Angeles Times

Pirro said the decision effectively granted Powell immunity from grand jury investigation and set a dangerous precedent.

From Barron's

The flow of oil and cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively halted.

From MarketWatch

So even if the 2% executive annual reward can effectively zero out the $65 upgrade — meaning Costco isn’t seeing additional membership revenue after the reward is tallied — it may not matter, experts say.

From MarketWatch

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