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 The only good thing Rick Scott ever did for Florida was effectively manage disaster relief after hurricanes. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Incogni effectively relies on suppression lists to keep you from reappearing on sites that support them, and Optery does most of what Privacy Bee does, making all three Editors' Choice winners that are easy to recommend. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The Recreation and Public Purposes would move the 1,918 acres just north of Eagle from federal control to city ownership, effectively locking it in for public use rather than private development or future federal land swaps. — Noah Daly august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 Kim, who heads the record-keeping department in North Korea’s ruling party, said Japan’s acquisition of long-range strike capabilities effectively placed North Korea and other neighboring countries within range. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 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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  • Others parties to the case include the Institute for Race Relations, which argues the law does not adequately protect land owners' property rights and the Afrikaner lobby group AfriForum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Staying adequately hydrated is absolutely essential to any successful travel day, and both T+L editors and Amazon shoppers approve of the Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle to assist in this endeavor.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 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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