effected
ɪˈfɛktɪd
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Definition of effected - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
modifiedTECH.changed by technical means or processesTECH.
  • The guitar had an effected sound.
adapted altered transformed
2.
settledRaresecurely established or finalizedRare
  • The agreement was effected and binding.
established finalized settled
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Origin of effected

Latin, effectus (accomplished)

Terms with effected included in their meaning

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dependent
gained or effected by a medium
legal
the deed or document by which this grant is effected

Examples of effected in a sentence

  • The photograph displayed an effected quality post-processing.
  • The terms were effected after long negotiations.
  • Once effected, the changes were irreversible.

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  1. French:modifié, finalisé, ...
  2. German:verändert, abgeschlossen, ...
  3. Italian:modificato, effettuato, ...
  4. Spanish:modificado, efectuado, ...
  5. Portuguese:modificado, efetivado, ...
  6. Chinese:处理过的, 生效的, ...
  7. Japanese:加工された, 確定済みの, ...
  8. Arabic:معدل, مُثَبَّت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשׁנֶה, מוּסְדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:измененный, заключённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модифікований, здійснений, ...
  12. Hindi:संशोधित, प्रभावी, ...
effect
əˈfɛkt

Definition of effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.symptom caused by illness or drugTECH.
  • The side effect of the medication was drowsiness.
consequence reaction result
2.
consequenceresult of a cause or action
  • The effect of the rain was flooding.
consequence outcome
3.
purposeintended consequence or purpose
  • The policy was designed to effect change.
consequence outcome result

Verb

tr.
1.
executionimplement or accomplish a plan or change
  • The manager was able to effect the new strategy successfully.
achieve execute realize
2.
causationbring about as a result
  • The manager's decision will effect a new approach to scheduling.
accomplish achieve
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Expressions with effect

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intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.

Origin of effect

Latin, effectus (accomplishment)

Examples of effect in a sentence

  • He experienced a strange effect after taking the pills.
  • The medication had a calming effect on the patient.
  • The new law had an immediate effect on traffic congestion.
  • The new law had the effect of reducing crime.
  • The advertisement had the desired effect on sales.
  • The movie left a lasting effect on viewers.

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  1. French:effet, effectuer, ...
  2. German:Nebenwirkung, umsetzen, ...
  3. Italian:effetto, realizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto secundario, implementar, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito, implementar, ...
  6. Chinese:副作用, 实施, ...
  7. Japanese:副作用, 実行する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرَض جانبي, نَفَّذَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁפָּעָה, לְחוֹלֵל, ...
  10. Russian:побочный эффект, осуществлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ефект, впроваджувати, ...
  12. Hindi:दुष्प्रभाव, लागू करना, ...
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