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Bill W

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Effect is from the late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin effectus, from efficere ‘accomplish’, from ex- ‘out, thoroughly’ + facere ‘do, make’. effect (sense 3 of the noun), ‘personal belongings’, arose from the obsolete sense ‘something acquired on completion of an action’. 

Effect: (as a verb) 
"To effect a positive outcome, he ensured that the instrument was properly calibrated." 
"The agreement effected a change in their relationship going forward."  
"The civil rights group effected change through peaceful protest." 

Effect: (as a noun) 
"One effect of the earthquake was that many people lost their homes." 
"A dark paint color will have the effect of making the room seem smaller." 
"The new law prohibiting texting while driving will go into effect tomorrow." 
"The special effects in this movie are amazing." 
"The effect of the rain was a canceled game."  
 
Effect first used in English: 
  • "Effect" (noun): 
    First recorded use: Middle English period (1150-1500). 
    Earliest evidence: 1385. 
    Origin: Multiple origins, partly borrowed from French. 
    Meaning: A change that results when something is done or happens. 
     
  • Effect as a verb 
    First recorded use: late 1500s 
    Earliest evidence: 1581 
    Meaning: To bring about, cause, or accomplish 
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drpaladin

drpaladin 94,793

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One of the most common phrases in analysis is 'cause and effect.'

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wildone

wildone 21,078

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Affect and Effect are two words I always struggle with, not knowing which one to use. Sort of like Enquiry and Inquiry :unsure: 

:gikkle: 

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