as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the effectualness of that new cancer treatment has yet to be proven
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Noun
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The new report is the second in recent weeks to cast doubt on the efficacy of Meta’s child-safety tools.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Looking to improve its efficacy, researchers have turned to an unlikely but very sweet ally.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That unit, which leads the NFL in scoring (34 points per game), will put a lot of pressure on the Chiefs’ defense because of their effectiveness both on the ground and through the air.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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When the Dallas Cowboys acquired George Pickens in a trade, some questioned whether the wide receiver’s volatility would outweigh his effectiveness.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Effectualness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectualness. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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