Efficacy
Efficacy noun - The power to produce a desired result.
Functioning and efficacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Functioning" instead a noun "Efficacy".
Functioning
Functioning noun - Process or manner of functioning or operating.
Efficacy and functioning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Efficacy" instead a noun "Functioning".
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Functioning and Efficacy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/efficacy/functioning
Efficacy & Functioning. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/efficacy/functioning>.
Functioning or Efficacy. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/efficacy/functioning.
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