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halo effect
noun
Definition of HALO EFFECT
: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality
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First Known Use of HALO EFFECT
circa 1928
Rhymes with HALO EFFECT
Medical Dictionary
halo effect
noun
Medical Definition of HALO EFFECT
: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality
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