effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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Synonyms of effectively
1
: in an effective manner
dealt with the problem effectively
2
: in effect : virtually
by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

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The researchers also need to determine how effectively the technology can operate at industrial scale. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 In his role as live music entertainment strategist and social justice adviser, Jay-Z has effectively been responsible for selecting the talent that graces the halftime show stage for the last few years. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 While a 2015 ordinance legalized street vending in Chicago, strict public health codes effectively limited what vendors could do. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 The warning effectively has cut off fuel to the island, leading to widespread power outages that affect basic activities such as cooking, the water supply and internet and telephone services. — Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effectively

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First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of effectively was in 1652

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