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Definition effectively in British English

effectively adverb

adverb
/ɪˈfektɪv(ə)li/
1

used for saying what the situation really is, although its appearance or official description might be different

Example

With Australia 24 points ahead at half-time, the game was effectively over.

Example

Effectively the loan is interest-free.

2

in a way that works well and produces the result that you intended

Example

The system could deliver services to local communities more effectively.

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Definition effectively in British English