Meaning & use
effected
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brought about or caused something to happen.
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The new CEO effected major changes to the company's culture within a year.
Reforms effected by the committee significantly reduced processing times.
A note on using this word
Frequently confused with 'affected'; to 'effect' a change means to cause it, while to 'affect' something means to influence it.
Words with a similar meaning
brought aboutaccomplished
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