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Synonyms & Similar Words
efficiency
productivity
efficacy
usefulness
utility
practicality
effectiveness
skillfulness
adeptness
proficiency
capability
capacity
competence
potency
powerfulness
strength
vigor
energy
might
force
persuasiveness
convincingness
sway
influence
impact
impression
result
outcome
consequence
fruitfulness
productiveness
success
accomplishment
achievement
fulfillment
realization
actuality
factuality
validity
soundness
goodness
merit
value
worth
beneficialness
advantageousness
helpfulness
serviceability
usability
Meaning of Effectiveness
The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result
Definitions
- The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result
- * The state of being able to produce a desired or intended result
Etymology of Effectiveness
The word "effectiveness" has its roots in the Latin words "effectus," meaning "accomplishment" or "result," and the suffix "-iveness," which forms nouns indicating a quality or state
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the quality of being able to produce a desired result
Example Uses
- The new marketing strategy has shown remarkable effectiveness in increasing sales
- * The effectiveness of the vaccine was proven in clinical trials
- * The company's effectiveness in reducing costs has led to a significant increase in profits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ineffectiveness
inefficiency
unproductivity
uselessness
impracticality
ineptness
incompetence
impotence
powerlessness
weakness
futility
ineffectualness
unfruitfulness
unproductiveness
failure
nonaccomplishment
nonachievement
unfulfillment
unrealization
ineffectuality
pointlessness
uselessness
fruitlessness
unhelpfulness
unserviceability
unprofitability