effectively

American  

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

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. in a way that produces a vivid impression; strikingly.

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of effectively

effective ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“To run an AI model effectively on a smartphone or PC, you generally need richer memory configuration. Now with these pricing pressures, it’s pushing the industry backward in having to downgrade,” said Ma.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has accompanied her father at missile launches and other important outings, fuelling speculation she has effectively been chosen as his heir apparent.

From Barron's

But in the case of “bicarb,” as it’s known among athletes, decades of research have shown that it can effectively reduce pain during intense exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Without these helper genes, neural stem cells cannot effectively renew themselves.

From Science Daily

"The Commission may not disburse EU funds to a member state until the required legislative reforms are in force and are effectively being applied," a court statement said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• adequately
• completely
• definitely
• dramatically
• energetically
• finally
• forcefully
• productively