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Nov 30, 2009
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ef•fec•tive



Pronunciation: (i-fek'tiv), [key]
—adj.
1. adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
2. actually in operation or in force; functioning: The law becomes effective at midnight.
3. producing a deep or vivid impression; striking: an effective photograph.
4. prepared and available for service, esp. military service.

—n.
1. a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
2. the effective total of a military force.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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