effect vs trigger

effect

verb
  • To make or bring about; to implement. 

noun
  • The result or outcome of a cause. 

  • An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect") 

  • Belongings, usually as personal effects. 

  • Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to. 

  • The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law. 

  • A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer. 

  • Execution; performance; realization; operation. 

  • An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument. 

  • Impression left on the mind; sensation produced. 

trigger

verb
  • To initiate something. 

  • To fire a weapon. 

  • To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone). 

  • To activate; to become active. 

noun
  • An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device. 

  • An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person. 

  • An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity. 

  • A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response. 

  • A similar device used to activate any mechanism. 

  • An event that initiates others, or incites a response. 

  • A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component. 

  • A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command. 

  • A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing. 

  • A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. 

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