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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Noun
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One is a Cochrane review, published in January, that examined the literature on THC efficacy in treating chronic pain — another condition for which medical marijuana is frequently recommended.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Foundayo was approved for adults only and its safety and efficacy haven’t been established in children.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bill proposes creating a comparative effectiveness review process for prescription drugs on the Medicaid formulary.—
James Hart,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, underscoring the effectiveness of both onboard procedures and ground coordination.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Effectualness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectualness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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