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effectiveness


Meanings
  • Noun

    The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

    - "The new marketing campaign has shown great effectiveness in increasing sales."
    - "The effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing the disease was studied in clinical trials."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with effectiveness
achievements , deceptions , perceptions
Variants
List of all variants of effectiveness that leads to same result
effective , effectiveness , effectivenesses , effectivities , effectivity , cost-effective , cost-effectiveness , cost-effectivenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'effectus' meaning 'accomplished, brought about'.


Trivia
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  1. Effectiveness is a key concept in Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma.

  2. The term 'effectiveness' was first used in English in the 14th century.

  3. Effectiveness is not the same as efficiency. While effectiveness measures the outcome, efficiency measures the resources used to achieve that outcome.


Related Concepts
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  1. Efficiency: Efficiency refers to the ability to minimize waste and maximize output. While effectiveness measures the success in achieving a desired outcome, efficiency measures the resources used to achieve that outcome.

  2. Performance: Performance refers to the act of carrying out an action or achieving a result. Effectiveness measures the success of that performance in achieving a desired outcome.


Quotes
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  1. These commercials were extremely "effective" as marketing tools, but we now know that chocolate swimming pools and candy-coating showers play no part in the manufacture of real M&M's. Instead, the ellipsoid chocolate centers of plain M&M's are formed by machines.

    - David Owen,{it}Atlantic{/it},October 1988
  2. My feeling is that by waiting for the right moment to let rip, a film is infinitely more "effective", especially with characters you have come to like.

    - Clive Barker,in {it}Cinefantastique{/it},September 1987
  3. But Tammy's most "effective" remedy for stress, both then and now, was the same as Imelda Marcos's: shopping up a storm. "It's kind of a hobby to help my nerves," she explained …

    - Jean Seligman,{it}Newsweek{/it},8 June 1987

Culture
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Effectiveness is a concept that is relevant in various domains such as business, education, and science. It is often used to measure the success of a project, process, or intervention.

How to Memorize "effectiveness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a light bulb turning on when you use an effective solution to a problem.
    - Visualize a successful project with a team working together to achieve their goals.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'effectiveness' with the image of a trophy or a medal, symbolizing success.
    - Associate the word with the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction.

  3. mnemonics

    - Effectiveness starts with 'effect', which means to bring about a change.
    - Remember the acronym 'Effort' to remember the meaning: Effectiveness = Effort + Results.


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