• adjective:   equipped and ready for service

  Example: "The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

• adjective:   existing in fact; not theoretical; real

  Example: "A decline in the effective demand"

• adjective:   able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

  Example: "People who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...-G.B.Shaw"

• adjective:   exerting force or influence

  Example: "The law is effective immediately"

• adjective:   producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

  Example: "An air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation-LewisMumford"

• adjective:   works well as a means or remedy

  Example: "An effective reprimand"

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