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Effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/noun / verb
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Effect is the result or consequence of a cause, often highlighting how an action or event leads to a change or outcome. In modern contexts, it's widely used in scientific experiments to measure impacts, like in medicine for drug efficacy, while in everyday language, it captures the broader ripple effects of decisions on personal or societal levels.

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