effects

American  

[ih-fekts] / ɪˈfɛkts /

plural noun

1. goods; movables; personal property.

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effects British  

/ ɪˈfɛkts /

plural noun

1. Also called: personal effects.  personal property or belongings

2. lighting, sounds, etc, to accompany and enhance a stage, film, or broadcast production

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Related Words

See property.

Etymology

Origin of effects

Plural of effect

Example Sentences

The team also discovered that the CD27 antibody only needed to be given once, at the same time as the vaccine, to produce long lasting effects.

From Science Daily

This difference suggests the drug's weight loss effects may be most relevant for obesity, while its cardiovascular benefits, such as lowering cholesterol buildup in arteries, could extend to people who are not overweight.

From Science Daily

A lower dollar brings mixed effects, boosting the competitiveness of US exporters but inflicting higher prices on cash-strapped consumers for imported goods.

From Barron's

But, like Ahmed, he would like more research to be done on the long-term effects.

From BBC

The effects of entry by Chinese auto makers on prices and product variety in the Canadian market will be revealing for U.S. consumers.

From Barron's