as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the prodigious productiveness of the nation's shipyards during World War II
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productiveness
Noun
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The city should undertake a detailed analysis of the efficacy of its existing affordable housing programs to consider ways to provide more affordable housing.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026 -
On Tuesday, The New York Times reported confirmation from the Department of Health and Human Services that the Food and Drug Administration had blocked the publication of studies showing the safety and efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19 and shingles.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Noun
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These processes monitor patient safety, clinical documentation, treatment outcomes and overall operational effectiveness, reinforcing a culture of accountability and consistency.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The new data, which are released annually, follow a year of confusion and doubt in some quarters over the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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No additional hardware or software needs to be installed on the UAV, allowing operators to preserve the drone’s battery efficiency, payload capability, and cybersecurity protections, reports TRR.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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“Productiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productiveness. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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