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effectiveness

[ih-fek-tiv-nis, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪs, iˈfɛk‐ /




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Antidepressants and medications that lower blood pressure are among the treatments sometimes used, but their effectiveness is limited.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Ultimately, of course, the CEO’s effectiveness will be graded by the market.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

"This outcome demonstrates the effectiveness of the food hygiene inspection process and the positive results that can be achieved through constructive engagement between regulatory officers and food businesses to improve standards," the council added.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

She said the world was living through "one of the most exciting moments in the history of HIV science," with prevention medicines that have almost vaccine-like effectiveness.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

And I judge the effectiveness of that job not so much by obedience to rule, for rules can be enforced, but by the humor of the general prison population.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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