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1.NounThe result or outcome of a cause."The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."
2.NounImpression left on the mind; sensation produced.
3.NounExecution; performance; realization; operation.
The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law."The new law will come into effect on the first day of next year."
4.NounThe state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law."The new law will come into effect on the first day of next year."
5.NounAn illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")"The effect of flying was most convincing."
6.NounAn alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument."I use an echo effect here to make the sound more mysterious.; I just bought a couple of great effects."
7.NounA scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer."Doppler effect"
8.NounAn influence or causal association between two variables."effect size; therapeutic effect"
9.NounBelongings, usually as personal effects."The tenant shall pay for the repair of, or replace all such items of the fixtures, fittings, furniture and effects as shall be broken, lost, damaged or destroyed during that time."
10.NounConsequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
11.NounReality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
12.NounManifestation; expression; sign.
13.VerbTo make or bring about; to implement."The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders."
14.VerbMisspelling of affect.