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sensitivity

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


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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 to language is important and necessary, but we've become too literal-minded".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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 about Camilla’s status as Charles’ second wife long made the question of what title she’d hold when he became king a subject of contention.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Sensitivity, the ability to discriminate between grades of sensation or acuteness of perception is another thyroid quality.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.




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