Questionwhich better#grammar#email
Which is correct: "How will this affect the timeline?" or "effect"?
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I always mix these up in emails to stakeholders.
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How will this effect the timeline?
How will this affect the timeline?
"Affect" is usually the verb (to influence); "effect" is usually the noun (the result).
Use **affect** as a verb (to influence) and **effect** as a noun (the result). "How will this affect the timeline?" ✓ "What effect will the delay have?" ✓ Rare exception: "to effect change" (to bring about).