No. 1,080 in Dutch
effectief
Effective; producing the desired result.
In a sentence
Deze strategie is zeer effectief in het verbeteren van onze productiviteit.
This strategy is very effective in improving our productivity.
The word 'effectief' here is used as an adjectival descriptor indicating the quality of the strategy being able to produce the desired result, which is better productivity.
Het medicijn werkte onmiddellijk en was uitzonderlijk effectief.
The medicine worked immediately and was exceptionally effective.
Here, 'effectief' describes the efficacy of the medicine, emphasizing its ability to successfully achieve the intended health results.
Efficiënt en effectief werken zijn essentieel voor succes.
Efficient and effective working are essential for success.
In this sentence, 'effectief' is used alongside 'efficiënt' to convey the importance of working in a manner that not only minimizes time and effort but also ensures the desired goals are successfully achieved.
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