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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By raising debt to buy and hold bitcoin, the company was effectively able to deliver leveraged bitcoin price exposure to its shareholders. Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Consistency with diet is important for managing blood sugar effectively. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024 The key is knowing how to prepare them, and then how to use them effectively in the moment. Allison Shapira, Harvard Business Review, 2 Dec. 2024 This, effectively, gave college sports a tax-free pass for the next quarter century. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2024 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 7 Dec. 2024.

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