Effectiveness
/ɪˌfɛktɪvˈnɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
The effectiveness of the new policy was evident in the reduced crime rates.
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Commentary
Effectiveness focuses on the actual achievement of outcomes, differing from 'efficiency,' which emphasizes resource usage.
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