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effect — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 change that is caused by sth ADJECTIVE ▪ decisive, dramatic, far reaching, important, marked, powerful, profound, pronounced, significant … Collocations dictionary
diminish — verb Diminish is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑fighting, ↑likelihood, ↑number Diminish is used with these nouns as the object: ↑credibility, ↑effect, ↑effectiveness, ↑impact, ↑importance, ↑influence, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
Flynn effect — The Flynn effect is the rise of average Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test scores over the generations, an effect seen in most parts of the world, although at greatly varying rates. It is named after James R. Flynn, who did much to document it and… … Wikipedia
Hall effect — For the Colombian band, see The Hall Effect (band). The Hall effect is the production of a voltage difference (the Hall voltage) across an electrical conductor, transverse to an electric current in the conductor and a magnetic field perpendicular … Wikipedia
photoelectric effect — Physics. the phenomenon in which the absorption of electromagnetic radiation, as light, of sufficiently high frequency by a surface, usually metallic, induces the emission of electrons from the surface. Also called photoemission. [1890 95] * * *… … Universalium
Ouzo effect — The ouzo effect during the preparation of absinthe. The ouzo effect (also louche effect and spontaneous emulsification) is a phenomenon observed when water is added to ouzo and other anise flavored liqueurs and spirits, such as pastis, raki, arak … Wikipedia
Oligodynamic effect — The oligodynamic effect (Greek: oligos = few, Greek: dynamis = force) was discovered in 1893 by the Swiss Karl Wilhelm von Nägeli as a toxic effect of metal ions on living cells, algae, molds, spores, fungi, viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic… … Wikipedia
Novelty effect — The novelty effect, in the context of human performance, is the tendency for performance to initially improve when new technology is instituted, not because of any actual improvement in learning or achievement, but in response to increased… … Wikipedia
Observer effect (information technology) — For other uses, see Observer effect. In information technology, the observer effect is the potential impact of the act of observing a process output while the process is running. For example: if a process uses a log file to record its progress,… … Wikipedia
wear — wearer, n. /wair/, v., wore, worn, wearing, n. v.t. 1. to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise. 2. to have or use on the person… … Universalium
