Efficacy: meaning, definitions and examples
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efficacy
[ ˈɛfɪkəsi ]
medical treatment
The ability of a treatment or drug to produce the desired effect
Synonyms
effectiveness, efficiency, potency
Examples of usage
- The efficacy of the new drug in treating cancer is still being studied.
- The efficacy of the vaccine in preventing the spread of the virus is crucial.
general
The power to produce a desired result or effect
Synonyms
capability, effectiveness, power
Examples of usage
- The efficacy of her leadership was evident in the company's success.
- The efficacy of the marketing campaign led to increased sales.
Translations
Translations of the word "efficacy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 eficácia
🇮🇳 प्रभावशीलता
🇩🇪 Wirksamkeit
🇮🇩 efikasi
🇺🇦 ефективність
🇵🇱 skuteczność
🇯🇵 効能
🇫🇷 efficacité
🇪🇸 eficacia
🇹🇷 etkililik
🇰🇷 효능
🇸🇦 فعالية
🇨🇿 účinnost
🇸🇰 účinnosť
🇨🇳 效果
🇸🇮 učinkovitost
🇮🇸 virkni
🇰🇿 тиімділік
🇬🇪 ეფექტურობა
🇦🇿 effektivlik
🇲🇽 eficacia
Word origin
The word 'efficacy' comes from the Latin word 'efficacia', meaning 'ability to produce a desired effect'. It has been used in English since the 16th century, primarily in the context of effectiveness and power to produce results.