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US
/ˈifɛktɪvnəs, ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/
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[ UK /ɪfˈɛktɪvnəs/ ]
[ UK /ɪfˈɛktɪvnəs/ ]
NOUN
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capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
the strength of the drinks
the toxin's potency - power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
How To Use effectiveness In A Sentence
- URL van Baalen CA, Guillon C, van Baalen M, Verschuren EJ, Boers PHM, et al. (2002) Impact of antigen expression kinetics on the effectiveness of HIV-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes. PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
- The last 20 years have seen a change in the relative efficiency and effectiveness of multilateral and bilateral aid.
- Nevertheless, teachers may improve their effectiveness by increasing the frequency of positive responses while reducing the negative.
- The last 20 years have seen a change in the relative efficiency and effectiveness of multilateral and bilateral aid.
- It said Plavix "has met the long-felt need for an effective and safe antiplatelet drug," as evidenced by clinical trials proving its safety and effectiveness versus aspirin. Sanofi, Bristol Reap Two Victories on Plavix
- A corollary to Godwin's Law, and as much of a thread quasher, must be hyperbolic reference to Mandela, Apartheid or the effectiveness / appropriateness of the anti-apartheid movement. Newmatilda.com - Comments
- Few position players or pitchers maintain an even remotely uniform level of effectiveness.
- Their review process is based on a treatment's cost effectiveness and efficiency. Times, Sunday Times
- 7 "Citing 'Failed Efforts' to Inform Public of Condom 'Ineffectiveness, ' Physician Groups, Politicians Ask CDC Head to Resign, " Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, July 25, 2001.
- Nonetheless, conclusive evidence about a treatment's effectiveness is rarely found in a single study. Quick Study: Yoga may help ease the debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia
