practical effect

American  

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

noun

Movies, Television.

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

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Etymology

Origin of practical effect

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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practical effect

"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 may be minimal since the litigation probably won’t be fully resolved before the law’s 150-day shot-clock for imposing the tariffs ends on July 24.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Benfica said they would appeal the decision, but accepted it was unlikely to "have any practical effect" before Wednesday's return at the Bernabeu.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

It was reserved for Philip II. to carry into practical effect the tyrannical law which his father had prudently left alone.

From The Moors in Spain by Stanley Lane-Poole