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 findings on the effect of treatment duration and age on berberine efficacy are conflicting.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025 -
This would forego the need for a larger phase 3 study, though other trials may be done to confirm the treatment’s efficacy.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work with rural counties has earned favorable notices, but in urban areas like Phoenix, many of the experts in Joan's reporting raised questions about Livar's effectiveness.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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His business background and financial ties have fueled questions about AO’s independence and its effectiveness as an advocacy group.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Effectualness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectualness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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