The power to influence or produce an effect.
That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
Importance with respect to what comes after.
Importance, value, or influence.
A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
The ability or power to be effective.
[Technical documentation] An indication of the product, procedure, or timescale for which an item of information is applicable or effective.
A measure of the effectiveness of something.