Effectiveness

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Not to be confused with Affectiveness.
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Effectiveness or effectivity[1] is the capability of producing a desired result or the ability to produce desired output. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.[2]

  1. ^ Effectiveness vs. Efficacy vs. Efficiency – Differences | Dictionary.com.
  2. ^ Dictionary.com, LLC. "Effectiveness | Define Effectiveness Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/effectiveness>.