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inspect; examine; prove effective; expected effect
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to inspect; to examine; to check
Used for verifying the quality, authenticity, or condition of something.
The courier is inspecting the goods.
The doctor asked me to get a blood test.
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This report needs further verification.
The final exam is a test of learning outcomes.
New products need multiple tests before they can be launched.
verb
to prove effective; to work as expected
Describes something that achieves the desired result.
This medicine is very effective for treating colds.
His prediction came true.
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This method works every time you try it; you can give it a shot.
The family's secret recipe really worked as expected.
This strategy proved effective in actual combat.
noun
effect; expected result
formalRefers to the desired outcome of an action or method.
The effectiveness of this plan still needs to be observed.
The effectiveness of the new drug was recognized by experts.
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The effectiveness of this therapy varies from person to person.
We need to evaluate the effectiveness of this measure.
Only long-term use can show obvious effectiveness.