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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-fek-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfɛk tɪv



Definition of effectiveness

Origin :
  • c.1600, from effective + -ness.
  • noun influence
Example sentences :
  • The summary of a lesson, given by the class, is a test of the effectiveness of instruction.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • Their help is essential to ensure the effectiveness of the exorciser's task.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow
  • But this result only added to the effectiveness of the scene, though it was painful.
  • Extract from : « The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays » by Laura Lee Hope
  • The face is that of an aloof and sunny spirit, full of energy and effectiveness.
  • Extract from : « William Shakespeare » by John Masefield
  • But force of habit had utterly dulled its effectiveness as a weapon.
  • Extract from : « The Sign of the Spider » by Bertram Mitford
  • Because of their limitations, however, their effectiveness can be furthered by interpretation.
  • Extract from : « The Gate of Appreciation » by Carleton Noyes
  • This is an argument often cited, and with some effectiveness during the war.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • Again the effectiveness of the schools work is shown by its results.
  • Extract from : « The New Education » by Scott Nearing
  • This was just what Joe wanted, for he knew it added to the effectiveness of the act.
  • Extract from : « Joe Strong, the Boy Fish » by Vance Barnum
  • At any rate, their effectiveness was not equal to what might have been expected.
  • Extract from : « Khartoum Campaign, 1898 » by Bennet Burleigh

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