a result an operation meaning nouna result ExampleThe effect of the pay increase was to raise productivity levels.an operationUsageterms of a contract which take effect or come into effect from January 1stterms which start to operate on January 1stUsageprices are increased 10 per cent with effect from January 1stnew prices will apply from January 1stUsageto remain in effectto continue to be appliedmeaningUsagea clause to the effect thata clause which means thatUsagewe have made provision to this effectwe have put into the contract terms which will make this workverbto carry outUsageto effect a paymentto make a paymentUsageto effect customs clearanceto clear something through customsUsageto effect a settlement between two partiesto bring two parties together and make them agree to a settlement to carry out