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UK [ɪˈfektɪv(ə)lɪ] / US [ɪˈfektɪvlɪ] adverb
1) used for saying what the situation really is, although its appearance or official description might be different

With Australia 24 points ahead at half-time, the game was effectively over.

Effectively the loan is interest-free.

2) in a way that works well and produces the result that you intended

The system could deliver services to local communities more effectively.


English dictionary. 2014.

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