effectively

adverb

Definition of effectivelynext
as in efficiently
in an effective manner She used a visual aid to effectively communicate her point.

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Recent Examples of effectively Within days of their announcement, the latest tariffs were challenged in federal trade court, effectively throwing them into legal limbo even as importers prepare to start paying them. — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 29 July 2026 That law, known as Act 10, effectively ended most public employees′ ability to bargain for wage increases and other issues, and forced them to pay more for health insurance and retirement benefits. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Alternatives such as glass beads jam less effectively, while sand can produce a similar effect but adds unnecessary weight. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 What remains constant is the need for organizations to communicate effectively. — Tavares Beverly, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for effectively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectively
  1. efficiently
  2. correctly
  3. adequately
  4. effectually
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  • Engineers have to map out buildings, calculate loads and flows, and then plan where to place devices, cabling, ductwork piping most efficiently, effectively and aesthetically.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Although higher-income economies generally have better health outcomes, system design and the effectiveness of service delivery also influence how efficiently healthcare resources are used.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of efficiently
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  • Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The more consequential thing happened to the eleven people who watched her present that diagnosis, and who learned in a single session what naming the structure correctly is worth in that organization.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of correctly
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  • Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied for, as required by Section 301.
    — Mae Anderson, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly raised concerns about election integrity in recent weeks and months as November’s midterm elections approach, alleging that federal elections are not adequately secure.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Definition of adequately
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  • Providing valuable insights to clients effectually integrates innovations which foster efficiency, competitiveness and growth in this era characterized by digital globalization.
    — Debbi Compton, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • In the past China, was viewed as an attractive labor market which could cost effectually do manual assembly of all parts sourced globally.
    — Cindy Gordon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
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