specificity
Aussprache: [spəˈsɪfɪsɪti]
Kontext: „science“
(noun) specificity means how precise or accurate something is. It's like when a scientist is testing for a certain disease, specificity shows how well the test tells that disease apart from others.
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The test had high specificity, meaning it accurately identified the disease without confusing it with similar ones.
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The test's low specificity meant it often said people had the disease when they did not.
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What is the specificity of this medical test compared to others?
Kontext: „language“
(noun) in language, specificity means being clear about what you mean. It's like using exact words so people understand you well.
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The specificity of her explanation made it easy for everyone to follow along.
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His vague instructions lacked specificity, and nobody knew what to do.
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Can you give more specificity in your directions so I can understand better?
Kontext: „identity“
(noun) specificity can refer to the unique traits that make someone or something different. Just like each person has unique features that set them apart.
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Her artistic specificity made her style stand out from others.
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Without specificity in his design, it looked too much like everyone else's work.
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What is the specificity of your favorite artist's style that makes it unique?