effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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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 argument is awkward for Warner Bros. Discovery, given that Rowling and Oliver are effectively colleagues. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025 Neither camp is confident the government will regulate AI effectively, or that U.S. companies will develop and use AI responsibly. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025 How to start implementing AI agents today The gap between businesses using AI agents effectively and those still hesitating will widen exponentially this year. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Guerrero’s contract is by far the biggest ever for a first baseman, effectively doubling the 10-year, $254 million deal Albert Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Angels in 2011 and the eight-year, $248 million extension Miguel Cabrera reached with the Detroit Tigers in 2014. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for effectively

Word History

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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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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