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practical effect

American

[prak-ti-kuhl i-fekt] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl ɪˈfɛkt /

noun

Movies, Television.

Usually practical effects a special effect that is created live on the set of a film, using real-world objects.

Etymology

Origin of practical effect

First recorded in 1980–85

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practical effect

Choreographed by Nathan Kim, the practical effect looks fantastic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

"The practical effect of this lawsuit is to shield those dominant streaming platforms like Netflix and technology companies from much needed competition," a Paramount spokesperson said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

The immediate practical effect is clear: The EAC cannot act.

From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026

The practical effect of those milestones has helped spur others to chase Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

As a public man of long experience he had considerable knowledge of general laws and their practical effect.

From The True Benjamin Franklin by Sydney George Fisher

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