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Efficacy (Noun)

Meaning

Capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The researchers spent years studying the efficacy of the new medication before it was approved for public use.
  • Concerns about the efficacy of the vaccine led to a significant decrease in vaccination rates among children.
  • The company's marketing strategy was questioned due to its lack of efficacy in reaching the target audience.
  • The efficacy of the new teaching method was evident in the improved test scores of the students.
  • The regulatory agency was responsible for evaluating the efficacy and safety of all new pharmaceuticals before they could be sold.

Synonyms

  • Efficaciousness

Antonyms

  • Inefficacy

Hypernyms

  • Effectualness
  • Effectuality
  • Effectivity

Related Words

  • Efficacious (adjective)
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