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ef·fec·tive / iˈfektiv/ • adj. 1. successful in producing a desired or intended result: effective solutions to environmental problems. ∎ (esp. of a law or policy) operative: the agreements will be effective from November. 2. fulfilling a specified function in fact, though not formally acknowledged as such: the companies were under effective Soviet control. ∎ assessed according to actual rather than face value: an effective price of $176 million. ∎ impressive; striking: an effective finale. DERIVATIVES: ef·fec·tive·ness n. ef·fec·tiv·i·ty / ˌefekˈtivitē; ˌēfek-/ n. |
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"effective." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "effective." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-effective.html "effective." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-effective.html |
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effective n. a soldier fit and available for service.
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"effective." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "effective." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-effective.html "effective." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-effective.html |
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