sensitivity
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Sensitivity analysis shows every $100 increase in aluminum prices raises Press Metal’s revenue by about 3%, but adds less than 1% to net profit, they reckon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Sensitivity is how good a test is at detecting disease, while specificity is how good it is at detecting the absence of disease.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024
"This is an extremely challenging issue and very noisy if you use that as the source for the measurement. Sensitivity is key," Tao said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2024
Sensitivity to this fungus is uncommon, but for those at risk, a visible mold-laden cork could expose them to an unwarranted dose of allergen.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2024
It comprises the best in automotive radio engineering, featuring Syncro-Tuning—the newest, most efficient antenna circuit yet developed, and Sensitivity Control.
From Delco Manuals: Radio Model 633, Delcotron Generator Delco Radio Owner's Manual Model 633, Delcotron Generator Installation by Delco-Remy
Vocabulary lists containing sensitivity
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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