as in effectiveness
the power to produce a desired result
questioned the efficacy of the alarms in actually preventing auto theft
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Recent Examples of efficacy
The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although the evidence for both the mental health impacts of social media and the efficacy of bans is disputed.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Stanford says human clinical trials are expected in the near future, but every new drug must clear safety trials, dosing studies and efficacy trials before approval.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
During the coronavirus pandemic, Sarah watched policies that seemed designed for urbanites arrive in her rural town without the consent of residents or evidence of their local efficacy.
—Scott Warren, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Safety and Stability Properties Between various countries’ regulatory approval and real-world use, bemotrizinol has some of the most robust safety and efficacy testing among sunscreen filters.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Stanford says human clinical trials are expected in the near future, but every new drug must clear safety trials, dosing studies and efficacy trials before approval.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
During the coronavirus pandemic, Sarah watched policies that seemed designed for urbanites arrive in her rural town without the consent of residents or evidence of their local efficacy.
—Scott Warren, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Safety and Stability Properties Between various countries’ regulatory approval and real-world use, bemotrizinol has some of the most robust safety and efficacy testing among sunscreen filters.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficacy
Noun
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The potential pitfall of that is diluting Walker’s effectiveness at his primary position.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The plan was met with mixed reaction, with some praising Starmer for taking action and others questioning the effectiveness of a blanket ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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For many carriers, adapting existing infrastructure without disrupting efficiency models remains one of the largest barriers to change.—
Omar Leigh,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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“Efficacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficacy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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