Definition Synonyms
Definition of selectivity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
picky naturequality of being choosy or discerning
- Her selectivity in choosing friends is well-known.
2.
radioTECH. ability to isolate a specific signal frequencyTECH.
- The radio's selectivity improved the sound quality.
3.
chemistryTECH. preference of a reactant for certain reactionsTECH.
- The catalyst's selectivity increased the reaction's efficiency.
4.
social workRare prioritizing assistance based on needRare
- Selectivity in social work ensures help for the most needy.
Origin of selectivity
Latin, selectivus (choosing) + -ity (state)
Terms with selectivity included in their meaning
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wide aim
strategy lacking precision or selectivity
choices
lack of distinction or selectivity in choices
selectivity
the quality of being very selective
technology
type of radio receiver with high selectivity and sensitivity
Examples of selectivity in a sentence
The selectivity of the filter improved image quality. The device's selectivity allows it to filter out noise. Improved selectivity is crucial for better signal reception. Selectivity is crucial in pharmaceutical synthesis. The enzyme's selectivity was tested in the lab. Selectivity ensures resources go to those in dire need.
Effective selectivity can improve social program outcomes.
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- French:sélectivité, ...
- German:Selektivität, Empfangsselektivität, ...
- Italian:selettività, capacità di selezione, ...
- Spanish:selectividad, ...
- Portuguese:seletividade, priorização, ...
- Chinese:挑剔性, ...
- Japanese:選択性, セレクティビティ, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتِقَائِيَّة, تَفْضِيل, ...
- Hebrew:בְּרֵרָנוּת, יְכוֹלֶת סִינּוּן תְּדָרִים, ...
- Russian:избирательность, селективность, ...
- Ukrainian:вибірковість, селективність, ...
- Hindi:चयनशीलता, चयनात्मकता, ...
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