Symptom vs. Effect
Difference Between Symptom and Effect
Symptomnoun
(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.
Effectnoun
The result or outcome of a cause. See usage notes below.
The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.Symptomnoun
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.
Effectnoun
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
Symptomnoun
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
Effectnoun
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
Symptomnoun
anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
Effectnoun
(uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
The new law will come into effect on the first day of next year.Effectnoun
(filmology) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
The effect of flying was most convincing.Effectnoun
(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
I use an echo effect here to make the sound more mysterious.I just bought a couple of great effects.Effectnoun
A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
Doppler effectEffectnoun
(usually plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects.
Effectnoun
Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
Effectnoun
(obsolete) Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
Effectnoun
(obsolete) Manifestation; expression; sign.
Effectverb
To make or bring about; to implement.
The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.Effectverb
misspelling of affect
Effectnoun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;
the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwisehis decision had depressing consequences for businesshe acted very wise after the eventEffectnoun
an outward appearance;
he made a good impressionI wanted to create an impression of successshe retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original paintingEffectnoun
(of a law) having legal validity;
the law is still in effectEffectnoun
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug;
the effects of sleep lossthe effect of the anestheticEffectnoun
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived);
he just did it for effectEffectnoun
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Effectverb
produce;
The scientists set up a shockwaveEffectverb
act so as to bring into existence;
effect a change
