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effectiveness

[ih-fek-tiv-nis, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪs, iˈfɛk‐ /




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Questions remain around highly autonomous systems’ reliability, accountability, cost and cybersecurity, it said, and their effectiveness in real-world operations is still being evaluated.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Edman’s effectiveness evokes memories of Maury Wills batting first for successful 1960s Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

It also raised questions about the effectiveness of holding an unprecedented midterm convention in the first place.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Future studies will also need to evaluate effectiveness, safety, and how selectively pterostilbene acts on its intended biological targets before the findings can be developed into practical nutritional or pharmaceutical applications.

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

The organism remains viable in the soil for years and therefore be comes to all intents and purposes permanently established, increasing in effectiveness, and being continuously spread by natural agencies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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