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specificity

Pronunciation: [spəˈsɪfɪsɪti]

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Learn how to use specificity in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

How to pronounce specificity

Pronunciation: [spəˈsɪfɪsɪti]

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