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What does effect mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word effect? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The result or outcome of a cause. See usage notes below.
  2. Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
  3. Execution; performance; realization; operation.
    1. (uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
  4. (cinematography) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
  5. (sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
  6. (physics) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
  7. (plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects.
  8. Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
  9. (obsolete) Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
  10. (obsolete) Manifestation; expression; sign.
Verb
  1. To make or bring about; to implement.
  2. Misspelling of affect.
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