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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

Example Sentences

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The practical effect of their objection is that the case has been delayed until at least 10am on Wednesday - which means both sides have more time to negotiate.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

The law will have little practical effect, since Los Angeles already draws a line between city officials and immigration enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

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

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

Few Iranian officers or officials keep assets in Western banks or travel to the United States, meaning the sanctions may have little practical effect.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

The speculation promised to be interesting enough to make it worth while to give practical effect to the idea.

From Above the Snow Line by Dent, Clinton Thomas

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