sensitivity

ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti
sensitivities
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Translation of sensitivity from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

emotional

awareness and responsiveness to others' feelings
  • Her sensitivity to others' emotions is remarkable.Haar gevoeligheid voor de emoties van anderen is opmerkelijk.
2.

biology

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ability to respond to external stimuli
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  • The plant's sensitivity to light affects its growth.De gevoeligheid van de plant voor licht beïnvloedt zijn groei.
3.

mathematics

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probability of correctly identifying true positives
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gevoeligheid fsensitiviteit
  • The test's sensitivity is crucial for accurate diagnosis.De gevoeligheid van de test is cruciaal voor een nauwkeurige diagnose.
4.

photography

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degree of response to light
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  • The film's sensitivity to light affects image quality.De gevoeligheid van de film voor licht beïnvloedt de beeldkwaliteit.
5.

technology

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degree of response to an input signal
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gevoeligheid fsensitiviteit
  • The sensor's sensitivity determines its effectiveness.De gevoeligheid van de sensor bepaalt zijn effectiviteit.
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Expressions with sensitivity: examples in English and translations in Dutch

politieke gevoeligheid
The border question is a matter of great political sensitivity.
lichtgevoeligheid
Her sensitivity to light made it hard to go outside.
lichtgevoeligheid
His light sensitivity worsened after the concussion, so he wore dark glasses.
afwijzingsgevoeligheid
Her rejection sensitivity made every delayed reply feel like a personal slight.
gevoeligheidstesten
The doctor ordered sensitivity testing to choose the right antibiotic.
temperatuurgevoeligheid
The temperature sensitivity of the enzyme affected the success of the experiment.

Synonyms and analogies of sensitivity in English

Examples of sensitivity in a sentence

  • Sensitivity to her friend's needs was her strength.
  • The animal's sensitivity to sound is remarkable.
  • Sensitivity to temperature changes can trigger a response in reptiles.
  • The sensitivity of the method improved detection rates.
  • High sensitivity is vital for early disease screening.
  • High sensitivity is needed for low-light photography.

Translations of "sensitivity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
gevoeligheidnf.

In the portraying role, she displayed great depth and sensitivity.

In de vertolkende hoofdrol liet ze veel diepgang en gevoeligheid zien.

The author's propriety in choosing words reflects sensitivity to cultural differences.

De zorgvuldige woordkeus van de auteur getuigt van gevoeligheid voor culturele verschillen.

The school taught students about the significance of skin colour sensitivity.

Op school leerden de leerlingen over het belang van gevoeligheid rond huidskleur.

The receptor's sensitivity changes after prolonged exposure to stimuli.

De gevoeligheid van de receptor verandert na langdurige blootstelling aan prikkels.

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Other translations for sensitivity:

  • overgevoeligheidnf.
  • ontvankelijkheidnf.
  • prikkelbaarheidnf.
  • gevoelig

sensitivity: Examples and translations in context

She is known for her exceptional interpersonal sensitivity with clients.

Ze staat bekend om haar uitzonderlijke gevoeligheid in de omgang met cliënten.

He complained of sensitivity due to a cavity in one of his teeth.

Hij klaagde over gevoeligheid door een gaatje in een van zijn tanden.

Reactive behavior in children can indicate sensitivity to their environment.

Reactief gedrag bij kinderen kan wijzen op een grote gevoeligheid voor hun omgeving.

Her angry reaction to my joke taught me a lesson about sensitivity.

Haar boze reactie op mijn grap heeft mij een lesje geleerd in gevoeligheid.

Although young, the pianist played with the sensitivity of an old soul.

Hoewel jong, speelde de pianist met de gevoeligheid van een oude ziel.

The sense of touch varies in sensitivity across different parts of the body.

De tastzin verschilt in gevoeligheid op verschillende plekken van het lichaam.

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