as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the limited efficacity of the primitive tool as an instrument for cutting raw meat
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Recent Examples of efficacity
Employing touchscreens for voting results in the adoption of technology for its own sake rather than to provide efficacity.
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Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2019
Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficacity
Noun
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The agency has issued consumer alerts stating that its true efficacy and safety are unknown.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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As Polymarket inundates millions of timelines with newsy statements, the efficacy of each announcement can be hard to parse.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Walmart must submit an annual report to the FTC for the next 10 years to make sure drivers are being paid what they were promised and document the effectiveness of the program.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Several established gaming companies have been in retreat because of the rise of prediction markets, state crackdowns on daily fantasy and dual-currency sweepstakes and reduced effectiveness of affiliate betting links to drive sign-ups.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Efficacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficacity. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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