the result produced by a cause or action
the extent to which a cause or action produces results
power to bring about a result; efficacy
the quality or state of being operative; operation
come into effect
the result of a cause or agent, or the extent of it
the result of purpose or intention
used their knowledge to good effect
power to bring about a result; efficacy
(in pl) personal movable property; goods
(often in pl) something designed to enhance the drama, realism, or impressiveness of something, esp in a play or film
a distinctive impression on the senses
produces a striking effect
the creation of a false or artificial impression
words used purely for effect
(also in pl) a device or process for producing a distinctive impression
special lighting effects
the quality or state of being operative; operation
when the law comes into effect
the basic meaning; intent
words to that effect
an experimental scientific phenomenon named usu after its discoverer
the Doppler effect
in order to impress
for all practical purposes; actually although not appearing so
to become operative
to produce a result
with the same basic meaning