productiveness

noun

Definition of productivenessnext
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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  1. efficacy
  2. effectiveness
  3. efficiency
Noun
  • Johnson, chairman of the subcommittee on investigations, had sought to open a parallel avenue of congressional investigation about Fauci's role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, Schneider is skeptical about the efficacy of flour as a pest repellent.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficacy
Noun
  • How closely matched the flu vaccine is to the dominant strain of the season is part of what accounts for the year-to-year changes in the shot’s effectiveness.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Because supplements don't have to undergo FDA approval for safety or effectiveness before being sold, Wood also recommends looking for products independently tested by a reputable third party.
    — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of effectiveness
Noun
  • Local processors have the opportunity to dramatically increase mineral recovery rates and improve final output quality with high-efficiency refining capabilities such as advanced sorting and critical minerals recovery technologies.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lower taxes, cheaper borrowing, technological efficiencies all play a role.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficiency
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“Productiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productiveness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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