Effectively
Adverb
UK
/ÉŞËfek.tÉŞv.li/
US
/ÉŞËfek.tÉŞv.li/
Definition
In a successful way, or in reality though not official.
Example
"She manages her time effectively and finishes work early."
"The company effectively solved customer complaints by improving its service system."
"Although not the boss by title, he was effectively running the entire department."
Explanation
Effectively means in a way that actually works and produces desired results. For example, if you study without being distracted, you are studying effectively. A manager who communicates clearly is leading effectively. The word also has another meaning: in reality, though not officially. For example, âHe is effectively the leaderâ, means he acts like the leader even if he doesnât have the title. It tells us about how well something is done or what the real situation is.