to that effect

to that effect
adverb
with that general meaning
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she said something to that effect

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to that effect
With the previously indicated meaning
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Main Entry:effect

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having that result, purpose, or meaning

she thought it a foolish rule and put a notice to that effect in a newspaper

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to that effect (or to the effect that)
— used to indicate that the meaning of words is roughly correct even if the words themselves are not completely accurate

He said more time was needed to reach a decision, or words to that effect. = He said something to the effect that more time was needed to reach a decision.

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Main Entry:effect

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