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sensitivity

UK
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
US
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvəti/

Translations

sensitivitynoun
sensitivities
pl
sensibilitéAu sens d'émotivité ou de susceptibilité.
His sensitivity to criticism made it difficult for him to accept feedback.
Sa sensibilité à la critique lui rendait difficile d'accepter les remarques.
Her sensitivity to the needs of others made her an excellent counselor.
Sa sensibilité aux besoins des autres a fait d'elle une excellente conseillère.
sensibilitéEmploi technique ou scientifique.
The sensitivity of the new equipment allows for more accurate readings.
La sensibilité du nouvel équipement permet d'obtenir des mesures plus précises.
sensibilitéEn médecine diagnostique, taux de vrais positifs.
The test has a sensitivity of 95%, meaning it detects most cases of the disease.
Ce test a une sensibilité de 95 %, ce qui signifie qu'il détecte la plupart des cas de la maladie.
Synonyms
tact
delicacy
perceptiveness
awareness
responsiveness
empathy
feeling
sentiment
sensitivityadjective
UK
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
US
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvəti/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "sensitivity analysis".
de sensibilitéSe rend en français par une tournure attributive avec un nom.
Engineers performed a sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of each variable.
Les ingénieurs ont effectué une analyse de sensibilité pour comprendre l'impact de chaque variable.

Definitions

sensitivitynoun
The quality or condition of being sensitive, such as the ability to perceive or feel things.
Her sensitivity to the needs of others made her an excellent counselor.
The degree to which a person or organism responds to external stimuli.
The sensitivity of the skin to sunlight can vary greatly among individuals.
The capacity to detect or measure changes or signals, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
The sensitivity of the new equipment allows for more accurate readings.
The quality of being easily offended or emotionally affected.
His sensitivity to criticism made it difficult for him to accept feedback.
The proportion of true positives correctly identified by a diagnostic test; true positive rate.
The test has a sensitivity of 95%, meaning it detects most cases of the disease.
sensitivityadjective
Relating to or involving sensitivity (used attributively before a noun).
Engineers performed a sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of each variable.
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