cost-ef|fec|tive|ness — «KST uh FEHK tihv nihs, KOST », noun. the effectiveness of an operation or system in terms of the relation of its cost to the benefit anticipated from it: »In these days, cost effectiveness has inevitably become the governing principle in all… … Useful english dictionary
de|fec´tive|ness — de|fec|tive «dih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having a flaw or blemish; not complete; not perfect; faulty: »A watch with defective parts will not keep time. ... leaning his head sideways as though he was trying to hear something through… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec´tive|ness — ef|fec|tive «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active:… … Useful english dictionary
per|fec´tive|ness — per|fec|tive «puhr FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. tending to make perfect or complete. 2. Grammar. (in some languages) designating or having to do with an aspect of the verb that expresses completion of action. –n. Grammar. 1. the… … Useful english dictionary
de|fec´tive|ly — de|fec|tive «dih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having a flaw or blemish; not complete; not perfect; faulty: »A watch with defective parts will not keep time. ... leaning his head sideways as though he was trying to hear something through… … Useful english dictionary
de|fec|tive — «dih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having a flaw or blemish; not complete; not perfect; faulty: »A watch with defective parts will not keep time. ... leaning his head sideways as though he was trying to hear something through a defective… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec´tive|ly — ef|fec|tive «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active:… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec|tive — «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active: »A bill… … Useful english dictionary
in´ef|fec´tive|ly — in|ef|fec|tive «IHN uh FEHK tihv», adjective. 1. not producing the desired effect; of little use: »ineffective efforts, ineffective blows. An ineffective medicine fails to cure a disease or relieve pain. SYNONYM(S): insufficient, ineffectual. 2.… … Useful english dictionary
in|ef|fec|tive — «IHN uh FEHK tihv», adjective. 1. not producing the desired effect; of little use: »ineffective efforts, ineffective blows. An ineffective medicine fails to cure a disease or relieve pain. SYNONYM(S): insufficient, ineffectual. 2. unfit for work; … Useful english dictionary
