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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Schools that embrace this collaborative approach will produce graduates who understand how to use AI ethically and effectively—exactly the capabilities tomorrow's economy demands. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025 Faculty were blindsided by how effectively ChatGPT could write papers and do homework. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2025 Red Bull ended up choosing Liam Lawson to replace Riccardo at Racing Bulls, effectively finishing his time in the sport. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025 One model, the Z Fold 7, can effectively turn into a tablet, while the Z Flip resembles an old-school flip phone with modern smartphone features. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for effectively

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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