sensitivity analysis
UK: /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti əˈnæləsɪs/
sensitivity analyses
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Definition of sensitivity analysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.study of how input changes alter results of a model or decisionTECH.
  • The team performed a sensitivity analysis to test the robustness of their forecast.
  • Sensitivity analysis revealed which variables most affected profit.
  • We ran a sensitivity analysis on different interest rate scenarios.
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Expressions with sensitivity

political sensitivityn.
quality of an issue likely to cause conflict in government or public life
The border question has great political sensitivity between the neighboring countries.
sensitivity to lightn.
condition where eyes hurt in bright light
Her sensitivity to light made it hard to go outside.
light sensitivityn.
condition where bright light easily causes discomfort or pain in the eyes
His light sensitivity worsened after the concussion, so he wore dark glasses.
rejection sensitivityn.
strong fear and alertness about being turned away by others
Her rejection sensitivity made every delayed reply feel like a personal slight.
sensitivity testingn.
tests checking how living cells or people react to drugs or substances
The doctor ordered sensitivity testing to choose the right antibiotic.
temperature sensitivityn.
degree to which something changes or reacts when the temperature changes
The temperature sensitivity of the enzyme affected the success of the experiment.

Expressions with analysis

analysis paralysisn.
inability to decide due to overthinking
She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.
in the final analysisexp.
when everything is considered
In the final analysis, the project was a success.
in the last analysisadv.
ultimately considered after all factors
In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.
paralysis by analysisn.
too much thinking prevents choices or action
His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.
in-depth analysisn.
very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.
stress analysisn.
examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group
The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.
case analysisn.
detailed study of a particular situation to understand it and learn from it
The professor assigned a case analysis of the company’s failed product launch.
comparative analysisn.
systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance
The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.
critical analysisn.
detailed evaluation of a subject or work
The professor assigned a critical analysis of the novel.
legal analysisn.
careful reasoning about how rules and cases apply to specific facts
Her legal analysis showed the contract was likely unenforceable.

Terms related to sensitivity analysis

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  1. French:analyse de sensibilité, ...
  2. German:Sensitivitätsanalyse, ...
  3. Italian:analisi di sensitività, ...
  4. Spanish:análisis de sensibilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:análise de sensibilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:敏感性分析, ...
  7. Japanese:感度分析, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْلِيل الْحَسَّاسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיתּוּחַ רְגִישׁוּת, ...
  10. Russian:анализ чувствительности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аналіз чутливості, ...
  12. Hindi:संवेदनशीलता विश्लेषण, ...
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