effective

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It is cost-effective, which is important in volume manufacturing applications.

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  1. adjective Having an intended or expected effect.
  2. adjective Producing a strong impression or response; striking: gave an effective performance as Othello.
  3. adjective Operative; in effect: The law is effective immediately.

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  1. = Dutch effectief = German effectiv = Danish Swedish effektiv, from French effectif = Provencal effectiu = Spanish efectivo = Portuguese effectivo = Italian effettivo, from Late Latin effectivus, from Latin effectus, past participle of efficere, effect: see effect, v.
 

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