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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Noun
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But its efficacy was only about 73 to 75 percent.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Some in the medical community challenge the efficacy of treatments offered by Hydration Room and similar clinics.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The brief casts doubt on the agency’s effectiveness due to a lack of partnerships between the FWA, local authorities, unions, enforcement agencies and community organizations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the Iran war has also highlighted the effectiveness of low-cost weapons.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Beginning with the loss at Michigan State, the Illini lost four out of their next six, the defense giving up 89 points per game and tracking its worst efficiency numbers of the season on KenPom.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Productiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productiveness. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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