flow on effect

A form of flow-on effect — The indirect effect of an action that arises when the immediate result causes similar effects in additional settings.

Meanings

nounflow on effect (plural flow on effects)

plural flow on effects

  1. alternativeAlternative form of flow-on effect.

    Whilst this seems like an incredibly low level of migration, the flow on effect from that audience sharing their experience will increase the result exponentially.

    2013, Marcus Gillezeau, Evelyn Saunders, Hands On - All Media Producing
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    For example, the terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001, caused a sudden drop in the US market and had a flow on effect to the Australian market, which dropped about 10% within a few days.

    2012, Roger Kinsky, Teach Yourself About Shares, →ISBN

    While the initial set up of the program may be onerous, the flow on effect of empowering factors outside of the school context in the early stages of high school years can ensure a greater support network for the students and parents combined.

    2014, Sandra Prince-Embury, Donald H. Saklofske, Resilience Interventions for Youth in Diverse Populations, →ISBN, page 249
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