Definition of Efficacy
the power to produce a desired effect
Examples of Efficacy in a sentence
Fortunately, the medicine had the efficacy to reduce the amount of pain John was feeling. 🔊
Since the traffic reports have not been announced yet, the efficacy of the new drunk driving laws cannot be confirmed. 🔊
The instructor’s efficacy was reduced by the lack of educational materials. 🔊
Even after conducting the study, the scientist was not able to prove the cancer drug’s efficacy. 🔊
If you drink alcohol while taking an antibiotic, you might reduce the strength of the medication and lower the drug’s efficacy. 🔊
The two child psychologists spent hours debating the efficacy of spanking upon behavior. 🔊
Reform critics question the efficacy of juvenile prisons in deterring youth crime. 🔊
Since I have never practiced yoga, I cannot speak on its efficacy to provide relaxation. 🔊
In order to test the efficacy of its new security system, the bank staged a fake robbery. 🔊
Becasue the drug is new and untried on humans, volunteers are being recruited to test its efficacy. 🔊
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