Meaning & use

to that effect

phrase·Academic

Having a similar meaning or purpose, used to summarize a statement without quoting it exactly.

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He said he was resigning, or something to that effect, before hanging up.

The notice announced a schedule change, or words to that effect, posted on the door.

A note on using this word

'To that effect' softens a paraphrase, signaling the speaker isn't certain of the exact original wording.

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