nounπShareThe result or outcome of a cause."The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."outcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImpression left on the mind; sensation produced."The loud thunder had a strong effect on the child's mind, causing him to feel frightened. "mindsensationoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareExecution; performance; realization; operation."The effect of the new school policy was a noticeable improvement in student behavior. "outcomeactionachievementprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")"The effect of flying was most convincing."artentertainmentmediatechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument."I just bought a couple of great effects."soundmusictechnologyentertainmentelectronicsdevicetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(etc.) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer."Doppler effect"phenomenasciencephysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects."After the fire, the family carefully sorted through the ashes to find their remaining effects. "itempropertythingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareConsequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to."The effect of studying hard was a good grade on the history test. "outcomeachievementplanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance."The effect of the new school uniform policy was a noticeable improvement in student behavior. "outcomephilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManifestation; expression; sign."The effect of the loud music was a headache. "signoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or bring about; to implement."The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders."actionachievementprocessorganizationgovernmentbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
