the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
Physiology.
the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli; irritability.
degree of susceptibility to stimulation.
Electricity.
the ability of a radio device to react to incoming signals, expressed as the minimum input signal required to produce a specified output signal with a given noise level.
the input, as voltage, current, or the like, required to produce full deflection in an electric measuring device, expressed as the ratio of the response to the magnitude of the input quantity.
She said Eloy staff never cared about her or showed an iota of sensitivity.
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When following our approach,5 the predictions regarding the generation of primordial gravity waves are so dramatically reduced that they would be undetectable by current methods and detector sensitivities.
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This body, made up of representatives from the federal government, will decide on the sensitivity of data and rule on any controversies.
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Tuatara also appear to have an unusually high number of TRP genes, which are involved in making proteins tied to temperature sensitivity and regulation of body temperature.
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It should and will take deep thought as to how to approach a trending topic with sensitivity.
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Neither individual would go on the record due to the sensitivity of discussing personnel matters.
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Of course there was no official way to have these interviews given the sensitivity of the topic.
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She said the defining characteristic of her husband was his sensitivity.
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His sensitivity to this problem came out in his first sharp disagreement with his boss, VMI superintendent Francis H. Smith.
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They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.
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This difference indicates the grade of sensitivity that the weights in the tray are designed to test.
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But how can a magnet increase the sensitivity of a vacuum tube?
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Don't handle crystals with your fingers as this destroys their sensitivity.
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Is it connected with the phenomena of exteriorization of sensitivity or motivity?
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Her range, her sensitivity, and her power were immensely greater than Lola's; were probably equal to Garlock's own.
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British Dictionary definitions for sensitivity
sensitivity
/ (ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ) /
nounplural-ties
the state or quality of being sensitive
physiolthe state, condition, or quality of reacting or being sensitive to an external stimulus, drug, allergen, etc
electronicsthe magnitude or time of response of an instrument, circuit, etc, to an input signal, such as a current
photogthe degree of response of an emulsion to light or other actinic radiation, esp to light of a particular colour, expressed in terms of its speed
The capacity of an organ or organism to respond to a stimulus.
The proportion of individuals in a population that will be correctly identified when administered a test designed to detect a particular disease, calculated as the number of true positive results divided by the number of true positive and false negative results.