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Efficacy
EH-fih-ka-see
/ˈɛfɪˌkæsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
efficacy
Dictionary meaning
Capacity or power to produce a desired effect.
Examples
- Concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.
Synonyms: efficaciousness
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