as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the effectualness of that new cancer treatment has yet to be proven
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efficacy
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More than 100 scientific studies have been conducted to examine the safety and efficacy of using mifepristone and misoprostol to end a pregnancy.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
19 May 2025 -
The close call, however, prompted Congress to require more rigorous safety and efficacy data from drug manufacturers and empower the FDA to monitor the industry more closely.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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“Effectualness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectualness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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