CDE Style Manual - Publications (CA Dept of Education)

affect, effect. As a verb, “affect” means to influence. Example: The intense heat will . affect. the crop. As a verb, “effect” means to cause. Example: The mediator’s efforts failed to . effect . a compromise. As a noun, “effect” means a result. ... currently . owns 740 million acres of land in the United States.” ... ................
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