selectivity

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Noun selectivity has 1 sense

selectivity - the property of being selective
--₁ is a kind of property

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Selectivity

Description

Selectivity refers to the ability or tendency to make careful and informed choices among different options or alternatives. It is the act of being selective and discerning in decision-making.

Sense 1

Noun

1. The quality or characteristic of being selective.

2. The extent to which a process, system, or substance can distinguish between different elements or components.

Example sentences:

The selectivity of the recruitment process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are considered for the job.
The selectivity of the drug's binding allows it to target only a specific type of cells in the body.

Sense 2

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characterized by being selective.

2. In electronics, involving or relating to the ability of a device or circuit to choose or process specific signals or frequencies while ignoring others.

Example sentences:

She has a very selectivity taste in music, only appreciating classical compositions.
The selective amplifier has high selectivity in filtering out unwanted frequencies.