selectivity

[ si-lek-tiv-i-tee, see-lek- ]

/ sɪ lɛkˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌsi lɛk- /

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noun

the state or quality of being selective.

Electricity. the property of a circuit, instrument, or the like, by virtue of which it can distinguish oscillations of a particular frequency.

Radio. the ability of a receiving set to receive any one of a band of frequencies or waves to the exclusion of others.

Origin of selectivity

First recorded in 1900–05; selective + -ity

Words nearby selectivity

selective service, Selective Service System, selective stain, selective synchronization, selective transmission, selectivity, selectman, selector, selectorate, selegiline hydrochloride, selen-

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Example sentences from the Web for selectivity

This is due in part to individual attention given the defendants, but also the selectivity of the courts.
From PTSD to Prison: Why Veterans Become Criminals|Matthew Wolfe|July 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But their selectivity in applying scripture shows the depth of their hypocrisy.
Why Black Preachers Pretend a Key Civil-Rights Leader Didn’t Exist|Mansfield Frazier, Larry Durstin|May 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
While only 20 years old, Prince Valentine laments the selectivity inherent in international justice.
Liberian Nostalgia for War Criminal Charles Taylor|Finlay Young|April 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The rare-earths possess the property of selectivity and are fortunately highly refractory.
Artificial Light|M. Luckiesh

Certainly the principle of selectivity is a byway of possibilities.
Artificial Light|M. Luckiesh
This selectivity of absorption may account for the difference in the toxicity of zinc salts to plants in the various soils.
Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants|Winifred E. Brenchley
Like a thunderstorm creating radio static, there was no selectivity.
The Penal Cluster|Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)
The effect of the selectivity of the “yellow spot” is noticeable in viewing certain colors.
Visual Illusions|Matthew Luckiesh

British Dictionary definitions for selectivity

selectivity

/ (sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ) /

noun

the state or quality of being selective

the degree to which a radio receiver or other circuit can respond to and separate the frequency of a desired signal from other frequencies by tuning

the principle that welfare services should go only to those whose need is greatest, as revealed by needs tests, means tests, etc

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单词	selectivity
释义	selectivity [ si-lek-tiv-i-tee, see-lek- ] / sɪ lɛkˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌsi lɛk- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR selectivity ON THESAURUS.COM noun the state or quality of being selective. Electricity. the property of a circuit, instrument, or the like, by virtue of which it can distinguish oscillations of a particular frequency. Radio. the ability of a receiving set to receive any one of a band of frequencies or waves to the exclusion of others. Origin of selectivity First recorded in 1900–05; selective + -ity Words nearby selectivity selective service, Selective Service System, selective stain, selective synchronization, selective transmission, selectivity, selectman, selector, selectorate, selegiline hydrochloride, selen- Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for selectivity This is due in part to individual attention given the defendants, but also the selectivity of the courts. From PTSD to Prison: Why Veterans Become Criminals\|Matthew Wolfe\|July 28, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But their selectivity in applying scripture shows the depth of their hypocrisy. Why Black Preachers Pretend a Key Civil-Rights Leader Didn’t Exist\|Mansfield Frazier, Larry Durstin\|May 16, 2012\|DAILY BEAST While only 20 years old, Prince Valentine laments the selectivity inherent in international justice. Liberian Nostalgia for War Criminal Charles Taylor\|Finlay Young\|April 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The rare-earths possess the property of selectivity and are fortunately highly refractory. Artificial Light\|M. Luckiesh Certainly the principle of selectivity is a byway of possibilities. Artificial Light\|M. Luckiesh This selectivity of absorption may account for the difference in the toxicity of zinc salts to plants in the various soils. Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants\|Winifred E. Brenchley Like a thunderstorm creating radio static, there was no selectivity. The Penal Cluster\|Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett) The effect of the selectivity of the “yellow spot” is noticeable in viewing certain colors. Visual Illusions\|Matthew Luckiesh British Dictionary definitions for selectivity selectivity / (sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ) / noun the state or quality of being selective the degree to which a radio receiver or other circuit can respond to and separate the frequency of a desired signal from other frequencies by tuning the principle that welfare services should go only to those whose need is greatest, as revealed by needs tests, means tests, etc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to selectivity keenness, subtlety, bias, sense, differentiation, acumen, decision, taste, clearness, perception, understanding, refinement, penetration, preference, separation, difference, judgment, perspicacity, discernment, sagacity
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selectivity

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