sensitivity

ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti
sensitivities
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Translation of sensitivity into German

Noun

1.

emotional

awareness and responsiveness to others' feelings
  • Her sensitivity to others' emotions is remarkable.Ihr Einfühlungsvermögen in die Emotionen anderer ist bemerkenswert.
2.

biology

TECH.
ability to respond to external stimuli
TECH.
  • The plant's sensitivity to light affects its growth.Die Empfindlichkeit der Pflanze gegenüber Licht beeinflusst ihr Wachstum.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
probability of correctly identifying true positives
TECH.
Sensitivität f
  • The test's sensitivity is crucial for accurate diagnosis.Die Sensitivität des Tests ist entscheidend für eine genaue Diagnose.
4.

photography

TECH.
degree of response to light
TECH.
  • The film's sensitivity to light affects image quality.Die Lichtempfindlichkeit des Films beeinflusst die Bildqualität.
5.

technology

TECH.
degree of response to an input signal
TECH.
Empfindlichkeit fSensitivität fAnsprechverhalten
  • The sensor's sensitivity determines its effectiveness.Die Empfindlichkeit des Sensors bestimmt seine Wirksamkeit.
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Expressions with sensitivity: examples in English and translations in German

politische Brisanz
The border question has great political sensitivity between the neighboring countries.
Lichtempfindlichkeit
Lichtüberempfindlichkeit
Her sensitivity to light made it hard to go outside.
Lichtempfindlichkeit
His light sensitivity worsened after the concussion, so he wore dark glasses.
Zurückweisungssensibilität
Ablehnungssensibilität
Her rejection sensitivity made every delayed reply feel like a personal slight.
Empfindlichkeitstest
The doctor ordered sensitivity testing to choose the right antibiotic.
Temperaturabhängigkeit
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
dieEmpfindlichkeitnf.

After the accident, she experienced a heightened sensitivity to loud noises.

Nach dem Unfall entwickelte sie eine erhöhte Empfindlichkeit gegenüber lauten Geräuschen.

dieSensibilitätnf.

They managed the publicity surrounding the delicate issue with great sensitivity.

Sie steuerten die Kommunikation rund um das heikle Thema mit großer Sensibilität.

dieSensitivitätnf.

A fast printer therefore requires paper with a high dynamic sensitivity.

Ein schnelles Gerät benötigt daher ein Papier mit hoher dynamischer Sensitivität.

dieLichtempfindlichkeitnf.

Children may show sensitivity to light and should wear sunglasses outdoors.

Kinder können Lichtempfindlichkeit zeigen und sollten draußen eine Sonnenbrille tragen.

dasFeingefühlnn.

Also I have in your boots the right sensitivity for switching.

Auch habe ich in Euren Stiefel das richtige Feingefühl fürs Schalten.

dasFingerspitzengefühlnn.

The gloves are comfortable to wear and offer good fingertip sensitivity.

Die Handschuhe sind angenehm zu tragen und bieten ein tolles Fingerspitzengefühl.

dieEmpfindsamkeitnf.

The sensitivity and expressiveness of his performance let the horn sing.

Die Empfindsamkeit und der ausdrucksvolle Vortrag lassen das Horn singen.

dasEinfühlungsvermögennn.

She explained the dissolution of marriage to her children with care and sensitivity.

Sie erklärte ihren Kindern die Scheidung mit Sorgfalt und Einfühlungsvermögen.

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Other translations for sensitivity:

  • Gespürnn.
  • Anfälligkeitnf.
  • Überempfindlichkeitn.
  • Empfindungsvermögenn.
  • Zartgefühlnn.
  • Einfühlungnf.
  • Feinsinnigkeitnf.
  • Feinheitnf.
  • Erregbarkeitn.
  • Zartheitnf.
  • Reizbarkeitnf.
  • Reaktionsfähigkeitnf.
  • Delikatessenf.

sensitivity: Examples and translations in context

Learning the throttle's sensitivity was part of the driving lesson.

Die Empfindlichkeit des Gaspedals zu lernen, war Teil der Fahrstunde.

He joked about how sports can impact the sensitivity of the balls.

Er scherzte darüber, wie Sport die Empfindlichkeit der Klöten beeinflussen kann.

Every vehicle has an accelerator, but their sensitivity can vary widely.

Jedes Fahrzeug hat ein Gaspedal, aber ihre Empfindlichkeit kann stark variieren.

Adjusting the sensitivity of a pointing device can improve user comfort significantly.

Das Anpassen der Empfindlichkeit eines Zeigegeräts kann den Benutzerkomfort erheblich verbessern.

Their latest product features a microswitch for enhanced sensitivity in operation.

Ihr neuestes Produkt verfügt über einen Mikroschalter für erhöhte Empfindlichkeit im Betrieb.

Children are often more susceptible to sensory overload due to their heightened sensitivity.

Kinder sind oft mehr anfällig für sensorische Überlastung aufgrund ihrer erhöhten Empfindlichkeit.

Researchers analyze how various carrier gases impact the sensitivity of detection.

Forscher analysieren, wie verschiedene Trägergase die Empfindlichkeit der Detektion beeinflussen.

Healthcare professionals prefer the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for its sensitivity and specificity.

Gesundheitsexperten bevorzugen den Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay wegen seiner Empfindlichkeit und Spezifität.

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sensitivity analysissensitivity to lightchemical sensitivity
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