efficacy
noun/ˈɛfɪkəsi/
Frequency rank: #6,192 most common English word
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example sentence
Researchers conducted trials to measure the efficacy of the new vaccine against the virus.
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