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EFFECTIVENESS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word effectiveness. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word effectiveness. (close relations)
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potency
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

• the inherent capacity for coming into being

• the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

strength
nounn
noun

• the property of being physically or mentally strong

• capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

• physical energy or intensity

• an asset of special worth or utility

• the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty

• the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

• capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

• the condition of financial success

• permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

adeptness
nounn
noun

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

capability
nounn
noun

• the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

• the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment

• an aptitude that may be developed

competence
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

efficacy
nounn
noun

• capacity or power to produce a desired effect

efficiency
nounn
noun

• the ratio of the output to the input of any system

• skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort

force
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a powerful effect or influence

• (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

• physical energy or intensity

• group of people willing to obey orders

• a unit that is part of some military service

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a group of people having the power of effective action

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• move with force

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• do forcibly; exert force

• take by force

impact
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the striking of one body against another

• a forceful consequence; a strong effect

• influencing strongly

• the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

verb

• press or wedge together; pack together

• have an effect upon

influence
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

• causing something without any direct or apparent effort

• a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

• the effect of one thing (or person) on another

• one having power to influence another

verb

• have and exert influence or effect

• shape or influence; give direction to

• induce into action by using one's charm

power
verb, nounv, n
noun

• possession of controlling influence

• (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)

• possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

• (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

• physical strength

• a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

• energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor

• a very wealthy or powerful businessman

verb

• supply the force or power for the functioning of

productivity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being productive or having the power to produce

• (economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time

proficiency
nounn
noun

• the quality of having great facility and competence

• skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

skillfulness
nounn
noun

• the state of being cognitively skillful

success
nounn
noun

• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

• an attainment that is successful

• a state of prosperity or fame

• a person with a record of successes

usefulness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being of practical use

effectivity
adverb, nounadv, n
noun

• power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

effectuality
nounn
noun

• power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

effectualness
nounn
noun

• power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

Best Hypernyms For EFFECTIVENESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for effectiveness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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power powerfulness aptitude capability competence dexterity efficacy efficiency excellence mastery performance productivity proficiency skillfulness

Alternatives for POTENCY

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