Efficacy

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1. Noun

Power to produce effects; operation or energy of an agent or force; production of the effect intended; as, the efficacy of medicine in counteracting disease; the efficacy of prayer.

2. Noun

capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine"
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