effectiveness

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BrE /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/ AmE /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

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1 EFFECTIVENESS [uncountable] B2

the quality of being effective or successful in producing a result

eficacia, efectividad

  • the effectiveness of something

Collocations effectiveness of treatment · effectiveness of a policy

  • The effectiveness of the new drug is still being tested.

    La eficacia del nuevo medicamento aún está siendo probada.

2 SUCCESS [uncountable] B1

the degree to which something achieves its intended purpose or goal

efectividad, éxito

  • the effectiveness of something

Collocations effectiveness in a job · effectiveness in solving problems

  • The effectiveness of the new system has been questioned.

    La efectividad del nuevo sistema ha sido cuestionada.