Sensitivity

//ˌsɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti//

"Sensitivity" in a Sentence (17 examples)

His stern tone and loud voice belied his inner sensitivity and caring nature.

I am touched by the girl's acute sensitivity.

The sensitivity certainly drops if I use a condom, so if possible I'd like to do it bareback.

I don't have a conscience, I only have a sensitivity.

What is high sensitivity?

I appreciate your sensitivity.

In order to assess the future of the stock, we must observe the nerves, hysteria, and even the digestion and weather sensitivity of each person upon whose actions this investment is dependant.

People of privilege will always risk their complete destruction rather than surrender any material part of their advantage. Intellectual myopia, often called stupidity, is no doubt a reason. But the privileged also feel that their privileges, however egregious they may seem to others, are a solemn, basic, God-given right. The sensitivity of the poor to injustice is a trivial thing compared with that of the rich.

IgE usually comes up in discussions about fleabite sensitivity.

He had no sensitivity for how I felt.

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In any event, the incident, and the media attention it attracted, highlights the sensitivity of language politics in Singapore and is reflective of the fact that this sensitivity extends to campus life.

Owing to sensitivities about the force's capabilities, Russell is unable to say how many drones BTP has, or where and when they operate. But he does confide that the force works hand in hand with the helicopter service, and its ability to deploy drones is getting quicker.

The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.

A coenzyme that exists in all living cells, NAD+ plays a central role in the body’s biological processes, such as regulating cellular energy, increasing insulin sensitivity and reversing mitochondrial dysfunction.

Coordinate term: specificity

Up to 1,884 microplastic particles were found per cubic metre of seawater in some locations, up to 18 times higher than in similar tests during the last Ocean Race, which ended in 2018. Scientists noted that the sensitivity of their instruments is now higher.

Since he played with high sensitivity, he only needed to move the mouse a tiny distance to rotate a full 360 degrees.

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