effectiveness

CEFRC1

/ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of producing the wanted result.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The capacity or potential for achieving results.

Examples

  • Many fear that cuts in the defense budget will undermine the military's effectiveness.

  • The creatures were struck dead, one after the other, with amazing precision and effectiveness.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The degree to which something achieves results.

  2. The property of being effective, of achieving results.

More examples

In context

  • The study evaluated the effectiveness of the new training program.

  • He questioned the effectiveness of the treatment.

  • The effectiveness of the drug was well established.

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The blank of the new drug was measured by the reduction in patient symptoms.

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Origin

noun

From effective + -ness.