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effectiveness

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




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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has said it would "periodically review" its effectiveness "to ensure that it is fit for purpose".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Although we had decades of clinical data validating its effectiveness, it was an observation from a longitudinal study of healthy nurses in the 1980s that spurred the largest bump in hormone usage.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“Speed is more important than efficiency or effectiveness right now,” Olive said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Although law enforcement strives for 100% effectiveness with every tactic or tool used during confrontations, that’s not always the case,” Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

What might I be able to add to a lesson to increase its effectiveness for the learner—e.g., movement? rhythm? instruments?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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