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What is the difference between efficacy and effectuate?

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Efficacy is a related term of effectuate.

Effectuate is a related term of efficacy.


As a noun efficacy

is (uncountable) ability to produce a desired amount of a desired effect.

As a verb effectuate is

to be the cause of something.

efficacy

English

Noun

(-)
  • (uncountable) Ability to produce a desired amount of a desired effect.
  • Synonyms

    * efficacity

    effectuate

    English

    Verb

    (effectuat)
  • To be the cause of something.
  • To bring about something; to effect or execute something.