effectivelyef‧fec‧tive‧ly /ɪˈfektɪvli/ ●●● S3 W2 adverb 
Children have to learn to communicate effectively.2used to describe what you see as the real facts of the situation SYN in effect[sentence adverb] Effectively, it has become impossible for us to help. Most of the urban poor are effectively excluded from politics.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Unlike many academics, Rice can communicate her knowledge effectively.
- Consider using an electric toothbrush, which removes plaque more effectively than a traditional one.
- Even a large carrier, he warned, could be quickly and effectively disabled by a few bomb hits.
- The interest payments you make to the fund are effectively paid back to the members of the Scheme as pensions later.
- The only tasks where high success rates were obtained were those where the pupil can effectively treat decimals as whole numbers.
- Therefore, it effectively discourages safety innovations.
- This is so we can respond effectively to the needs of our clients.
Longman Language Activatorwhen the real situation is different from what people think
especially spoken used to tell or ask someone what the real situation is, when they think it is something different: · "Here's the $10 I owe you." "Actually, you owe me 20."· Did he actually hit you or just threaten you?· It turns out that one of the children I thought was a girl was actually a boy.
used to tell someone what the real situation is, when they think it is something different. Actually is more informal and is used more in conversation than in fact . Actually is also used more in questions than in fact . Actually is often used at the beginning of a sentence that answers a question, but in fact is not.: · He said it would be cheap but in fact it cost over £200.· No, I'm not offended at all. In fact, I'm glad you asked the question.in actual fact/in point of fact: · They seem to think that building a new road will improve the traffic problem, whereas in point of fact it will make it worse.· There are almost 200,000 possible combinations of symbols. In actual fact, only a small number of these are used.
spoken used to say what the truth is, especially because something about the situation may make people believe something that is wrong: · He failed his tests, but he's quite a bright guy, really.· Are you sure she's really a lawyer? She doesn't act like one.· They're asking £600,000 for the house. That's more than it's really worth.
used to introduce the second part of a statement when you want to show that the first part is not true or exact: · It seems like just yesterday, but in reality it was five years ago.· Nowadays owning a car may appear to be a necessity, but in reality it isn't.· They say that the economy is already coming out of the recession, but the reality is that there has been no improvement at all.the reality of the situation is: · The reality of the situation is that by sending drug users to jail, the government may be discouraging people from seeking treatment.
used to show what the real truth or fact is in a situation, when this is surprising or different from what people believed was true: · The truth was that she did not enjoy getting together with the rest of her family.· The fact is he was murdered. He didn't commit suicide at all.· I may make it all look easy, but the truth is I work very hard.
used to show the difference between what is supposed to happen according to a rule or law, and what does happen: · Teenagers are not allowed to drink in bars, but in practice they often do.· Economic predictions are highly theoretical. It's what they mean in practice that is important.in theory ... in practice: · The law seemed like a good idea in theory, but in practice it has proved far too expensive.
used to show what really happens, even though this was not clear from what was said or done: · Foreign companies have been effectively running the country for decades.· Management seems to be saying, in effect, that if we don't like the offer, we can all quit.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES A teacher must be able to communicate effectively to students.
A teacher must be able to communicate effectively to students.· The novel effectively conveys some of the country’s problems.
· Most schools don't deal with the problem of bullying very effectively.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB· In fact, however, we now owe you money, since you were effectively acting as a salesman!· Synthesis Finally, the leader combines all the means of expression, in order to act effectively.· A spokeswoman for his department said it would effectively act as a cap on costs.· Units within the executive might be too disorganized to act effectively. 2.· He redefined emotions as sets of bodily reactions which could, in turn, effectively act as stimuli to control further behaviour.· Getting enough knowledge to act effectively is hard enough.· The more isolated they are, the less they are able to act effectively as parents.· This will cause emotional disharmony and make it difficult to act effectively in any way at all.
· Thus the compulsive relationship with physical exercise can become effectively part of the spectrum of eating disorder behaviour.· By 1988, principals had effectively become chief executives, with explicit responsibility for the use of public funds.· Eventually the two values in column one become effectively equal as do the two values in column two.· Some sociologists argue that they have become proletarianized, that is they have effectively become members of the working class.· The 1974 constitution became effectively obsolete through the revolution of November 1989.· This process implies that forecasts effectively became the annual budgets.· I was sitting in what had effectively become my boudoir; our living room.· Its origin, and its method of financing, almost inevitably led to it becoming effectively a horse infirmary.
· The potential of graphs to communicate effectively is consequently being undermined.· The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is also important.· Teaching is the ability to communicate effectively to the student or pupil, enabling learning to take place.· Emerson concedes that the new Clinton administration sometimes failed to communicate effectively.· For their part, employees must communicate effectively what they want and need.· Economic survival of the enterprise or its further progress depends on managers communicating effectively with employees.· It is little wonder that these two camps have rarely communicated effectively with each other in the past.
· This effectively means that only the largest building societies, those with assets of 100m or more, can effectively compete.· The research therefore aims to investigate alternative strategies which are being adopted in order to compete effectively.· There is no market system that allows the teaching profession to compete effectively in the labor market for the best college graduates.· Certificates are one outcome of schooling and will enable the pupil to compete effectively in the labour market.
· Moreover, the theory that the pace of colonial development should and could be controlled effectively from Whitehall was soon disproved.· The drug barons have themselves become substantial land holders, effectively controlling several departments.· But a judicious combination of methods can effectively control pests for years on end.· But they can still be loan-tied, which means the nationals will still effectively control these outlets.· Remember that some people experience very few of these effects, and that many of them can be effectively controlled by medication.· They demand, therefore, that the social security bureaucracy should more effectively control and discipline its subordinates.· Radical elite theory's machine model presupposes that both party and state organizations are effectively controlled by socially dominant elites.
· It must show that serious offences against the criminal law will be effectively dealt with.· This helped her develop a number of extremely useful and transferable skills in dealing effectively with a diverse range of people.· A well run community service can deal effectively with most skin problems.· They must acknowledge uncertainties and deal effectively with the present, while simultaneously anticipating and responding to the future.· The introduction of the smaller cartridge should effectively deal with those criticisms.· This knowledge brings solace, because the organization is familiar with the inevitable consequences and believes it can effectively deal with them.· Even though he deals effectively with things, he is necessarily dependent upon those who have taught him to do so.· So how do you enhance your capacity to deal effectively with continuous change?
· It effectively ended when a new Legislative Assembly was formed following the November state elections.· The agreement effectively ends a bitter legal battle in two states between Mrs Harriman and the heirs.· By refusing to keep open two-way radio links, the crews had effectively ended a proper emergency service.· The House vote effectively ends the matter for this session, avoiding the need for debate or votes in the Senate.· The Grand Theogonist of Sigmar refuses to acknowledge the appointment and the Imperial system is effectively ended.· The Celtics put it into overdrive in the third, effectively ending any semblance or thought of competition for the night.
· The difficulty was that the courts were unable to function effectively.· Could politics function effectively if there were no foot soldiers? 3.· Public scepticism and opposition had to be overcome before the system could function effectively, he said.· Many new organizations and businesses have been, to lesser and greater degrees, designed to function effectively in this volatile climate.· Such open-mindedness is an essential part of the missionary gift which the Church needs in order to function effectively in any cross-cultural situation.· Second, we believe that civilized society can not function effectively without effective government-something that is all too rare today.· However, without all this the infantry's most vital asset, the soldier, does not function effectively.· In order for the dialogue to function effectively, there are rules of procedure which all participants have to accept.
· Stressful situations can be managed effectively, thus making you a master of life's events rather than a victim.· Interestingly even organizations known for effectively managing through change stumble at times over that mistake.· Do they effectively manage your empire with detailed rules on expenditure?· Conflict can not be managed effectively unless the conflict manager is fully in possession of his or her own potential contribution to any conflict.· Hierarchies have developed to manage effectively the filtering of information needed to tackle tasks cooperatively.
· The absence of any evidence to support a concern effectively meant that the investigation could go no further.· This effectively means that only the largest building societies, those with assets of 100m or more, can effectively compete.· It means effectively that you are buying some one else's experience, and all the traumas of system development are avoided.· This ruling has effectively meant that children under eight are almost never called and no child under five is ever called.· For it would effectively mean that Britain had gone bust.· It is clever because it effectively means that the broadcasters will have to censor themselves.· It would mean effectively establishing a Securities Exchange Commission lookalike to monitor it.
· Buses could more effectively operate them when integrated with the rest of the bus network, which would also enhance its profitability.· But more assistant principals and janitors are necessary to make the schools operate effectively, Saylor said.· Since 1944, for example, we have had a quota system which has never been effectively operated under Governments of either party.· No previous tank could operate effectively at anything like that speed across rough country without the risk of injuring the crew.· Consider the view that no banking and financial system can operate effectively without a central bank. 6.· Finally, constant review and justification of budgets may deny managers a stable and predictable environment in which to operate effectively.· In order for a society to operate effectively, these guidelines must be shared by its members.· Not only will human goodness be unable to operate effectively on such a system: it will become increasingly irrelevant to it.
· Over-cooking is thus effectively prevented, and is it no longer necessary to constantly watch the cooking process.· A Constituent Assembly was elected in May 1990 but the military authorities have effectively prevented it from convening.· It effectively prevented him from working for another insurance company during that period.· Provided the ground is moist so that adequate dew condensation forms the damage from a frost of up to -5° may be effectively prevented.· Government policy effectively prevents councils from building more homes for rent.· It is doubtful that any one of the described prevention programs - in isolation - will effectively prevent abuse.· This effectively prevents a church naturally reproducing and having babies.· This advantage to the ultimate holder remains even if we effectively prevent insider trading.
· Conclusion - Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibition by enalapril effectively reduces microalbuminuria in normotensive diabetic patients whereas hydrochlorothiazide is not effective.· This effectively reduces the teaching practice experience to years four and six.· This would effectively reduce the power supply to a simple half wave rectified type.· They effectively reduce to just one force: the level of effective demand.· Any of the following options would effectively reduce inappropriate use than would any technical change in legislation.· This effectively reduces the company's tax liability, which will be payable nine months after the end of the accounting period.· This effectively reduces the file packing, and may also cause fixed lengths to become variable in length.
· Fortunately, these transient flora are more effectively removed by handwashing than the resident flora.· The appeals court effectively removed Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson from the case by remanding it to another court for further review.· Much teaching of drama has effectively removed that power.
· Video feedback has also been used effectively in these types of training programmes.· Republicans concede that the president has an uncanny rhetorical talent that he has used effectively to put congressional leaders on the defensive.· This technique was used effectively at the Koster site, Illinois.· But on the other hand, the statement could be used effectively in cross-examining me.· Thermalling Rapid progress across country is largely a matter of finding and using effectively only the very strongest of thermals.· She realized that to use effectively the skills she enjoyed she would need to change her role in the school.· Information about costs and benefits can be used effectively or ignored, but it can be used only if it exists.
· These take into account all the aspects of skill and knowledge needed by an individual to work effectively in the industry.· Construction managers should be adaptable and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.· To work effectively it needs the right partners and considerable organisation and communication.· The most valued individuals will be those who can work effectively with other employees in a team effort.· A 12 volt battery is really essential for the mechanical action of the trimmer to work effectively over a long period.· The quiet acceptance of the child working or not working effectively is an important tonic.· Perform combination techniques on the move so that you are able to work effectively in a retreating as well as an advancing mode.· These skills and her vivacious and outgoing personality enabled her to work effectively and happily in public relations.
WORD FAMILYnouneffecteffectiveness ≠ ineffectivenessadjectiveeffective ≠ ineffectiveeffectual ≠ ineffectualverbeffectadverbeffectively ≠ ineffectively
1in a way that produces the result that was intended OPP ineffectively: Children have to learn to communicate effectively.2used to describe what you see as the real facts of the situation SYN in effect[sentence adverb] Effectively, it has become impossible for us to help. Most of the urban poor are effectively excluded from politics.