Specificity

"Specificity" in a Sentence (4 examples)

Specificity is a virtue when you write a technical document.

In Chemistry, the characteristic of enzymes (and catalysts) to participate in certain chemical reactions is called specificity.

Congress must set a clear standard: Police should prove with specificity what's on your phone before forcing it open, and only after the device's owner has consulted with a lawyer. Doing so would provide citizens a means to ensure police follow warrant requirements without sacrificing law enforcement's ability to pursue the crime they're investigating.

Coordinate term: sensitivity

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