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effectiveness

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness means: How well something produces the result you want.

noun

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How well something produces the result you want.

  • We tested the treatment’s effectiveness.
  • Regular training can improve the effectiveness of the team.
  • There is little evidence of its effectiveness in preventing illness.

How to use it: effectiveness of something (We tested the effectiveness of the new method.); effectiveness in doing something (They questioned its effectiveness in reducing waste.)

Similar words: efficacy

Opposites: ineffectiveness

Common phrases: effectiveness of something, measure effectiveness, improve effectiveness

Questions about effectiveness

What does effectiveness mean?

How well something produces the result you want.

What is effectiveness in other languages?

Türkçe: etkililik · Español: eficacia · Français: efficacité · Deutsch: Wirksamkeit · Italiano: efficacia · 日本語: 有効性

How do you pronounce effectiveness?

It is pronounced /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/.

How do you use effectiveness in a sentence?

We tested the treatment’s effectiveness. Regular training can improve the effectiveness of the team.

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