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effective

B1Frequent NGSL-2
UK /ɪˈfektɪv/US /ɪˈfektɪv/
adjective

producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result

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Indeed, through his lifetime of public service, Secretary-General Moon is an admirable example for anyone seeking to become a principled and effective policy maker and public leader.

Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023)

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