detectable effect
[/dɪˈtɛktəbəl ɪˈfɛkt/]
nounpl: detectable effects
efeito detectável
1. A measurable or noticeable consequence or result that can be observed, measured, or identified through scientific methods or sensory perception
The new medication showed a detectable effect on patient recovery rates within two weeks.
O novo medicamento mostrou um efeito detectável nas taxas de recuperação dos pacientes em duas semanas.
2. In scientific and technical contexts, an observable outcome that meets minimum thresholds for measurement or observation
The experiment failed to produce any detectable effect on the control group.
O experimento não produziu qualquer efeito detectável no grupo de controle.
3. A change or result that is significant enough to be distinguished from background noise or natural variation
Climate change has had a detectable effect on global temperatures.
A mudança climática teve um efeito detectável nas temperaturas globais.
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, and academic contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the importance of empirical evidence and measurable outcomes in modern science and decision-making. The phrase is formal and technical in nature, rarely used in casual conversation.
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