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
Yet despite the rollback of renewable energy tax credits and a federal government that routinely casts doubt on its efficacy, solar combined with batteries remains by far the fastest-growing energy source in the US, accounting for 91% of new power added to the grid in the first quarter of the year.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
When using melatonin, the timing and dosage is critical for efficacy and safety.
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Sally Ibrahim,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Dermatologists love EltaMD for the efficacy of the ingredients—this is not your average TikTok-viral product that only looks good on paper.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Many new medicines are required to be stored at specific temperatures to maintain efficacy, UPS said, making healthcare logistics more crucial than before.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
When using melatonin, the timing and dosage is critical for efficacy and safety.
—
Sally Ibrahim,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Dermatologists love EltaMD for the efficacy of the ingredients—this is not your average TikTok-viral product that only looks good on paper.
—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Many new medicines are required to be stored at specific temperatures to maintain efficacy, UPS said, making healthcare logistics more crucial than before.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficacy
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As electronic warfare capabilities continue to proliferate, maintaining navigation and mission effectiveness without constant access to satellite signals has become increasingly important.
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There may be an issue with how the pills dissolve, which could impact their effectiveness.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The episode could add further political momentum behind decarbonization, climate adaptation, electrification, and energy-efficiency investment.
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“Efficacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficacy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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