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

Experts who spoke with The Times warned the practical effect of the edict — if it becomes official — could be far more costly vaccines for affected groups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

The judge said "the practical effect" of this "is that the defendant will be released once he has completed the punitive element, which I understand will be within the next week."

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Even if the plaintiffs eventually succeed, the practical effect of the religious exemption is yet to be determined.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

Experts say the ordinance will have the practical effect of substantially reducing trees in favor of development.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

The practical effect of this statute in requiring that the societies formed under it should be established on sound principles does not appear to have been as great as might have been expected.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various