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ef·fi·ca·cy  (f-k-s)
n.
Power or capacity to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

[Latin efficcia, from efficx, efficc-, efficacious; see efficacious.]

efficacy [ˈɛfɪkəsɪ]
n
the quality of being successful in producing an intended result; effectiveness
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.efficacy - capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine"
effectiveness, effectivity, effectuality, effectualness - power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
inefficaciousness, inefficacy - a lack of efficacy

efficacy
noun effectiveness, efficiency, power, value, success, strength, virtue, vigour, use, usefulness, potency, fruitfulness, productiveness, efficaciousness Recent medical studies confirm the efficacy of a healthier lifestyle.
Translations
efficacy [ˈefɪkəsɪ] N (frm) → eficacia f
efficacy [ˈɛfɪkəsi] nefficacité f
efficacy
nWirksamkeit f
efficacy [ˈɛfɪkəsɪ] n (frm) → efficacia


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