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sensitivity

[sen-si-tiv-i-tee] / ˌsɛn sɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /


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Meta said it took "these concerns seriously", and admitted its systems were not perfect and continued to "improve the sensitivity and accuracy of how ads are delivered".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The team focused on genes associated with visual sensitivity, known as opsins.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Through thoughtful exposition told visually and through performance, we learn that Niki has a hearing disorder called hyperacusis, an extreme sensitivity to sound and “uncontrolled acoustic environments.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The longer until a bond matures, the greater its sensitivity is to rate changes, a measure known as duration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In séances, holding hands gives participants a feeling of safety, while ensuring they can’t disrupt planned tricks, and darkness creates sensitivity to sound, motion, and feelings.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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