discriminability

noun

Definition of discriminabilitynext
1
as in differentiability

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as in perception

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Recent Examples of discriminability An analysis of odor structure-activity relationships suggests that a combination of molecular structural properties rather than a single molecular feature may be responsible for the discriminability of enantiomers. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminability
  1. variation
  2. perception
  3. divergence
  4. alertness
  5. deviance
  6. judgment
  7. dissimilarity
  8. perspicacity
Noun
  • Data center power infrastructure provider Dimaag, for example, presented in April a way to protect the grid from AI’s massive load variations, which can switch from almost nothing to hundreds of megawatts and back again several times per second.
    — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • The oldest depiction of a dragon-like beast dates back at least 4,000 years, and variations of the mythical creature cross cultures and oceans, appearing in ancient Europe, China, and Mesoamerica.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
Definition of variation
Noun
  • Isaienko and his friends wanted to challenge the perception that climbing was reserved for elite athletes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • The strategy also addresses long-term customer recognition, countering the perception that new clients get better deals, similar to Marriott Bonvoy's tenure acknowledgment.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of perception
Noun
  • The bullish divergence from 2021-2023 predating the trend change.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • There is a reason the divergence persists rather than resolving.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • Your sense of smell is wired directly to areas of the brain that regulate pain and alertness, which is why certain fragrances can trigger headaches in sensitive people.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • Vibe Science says those biomarker changes align with behavioral change, such as falling asleep faster, feeling calmer or, in alertness sessions, sharper focus.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of alertness
Noun
  • Per the logline, the series will explore themes of privilege, manipulation, and deviance to understand why these women become calculated killers.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
  • In sociology, Gideon chose a concentration in crime and deviance.
    — Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of deviance
Noun
  • The exhibition’s framing of Hamdi as the conscientious Orientalist feels slyly designed to disarm judgment of his work, and even to neutralize his professional misdeeds.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • The decisions that matter, increasingly, are the kind that require judgment and experience to interpret facts.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of judgment
Noun
  • In fact, the German scholar Winfried Fluck, in a study of the Americanization of global culture, credited Americans’ dissimilarities with the dominance of its popular culture.
    — Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Their results support the hypothesis that limiting trait similarity allows the establishment of non-native parakeets at the local scale by reducing competition with native species due to trait dissimilarity.
    — GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of dissimilarity
Noun
  • And our unity with divine Mind endows each of us with the intelligence, spiritual insight, and perspicacity to make sound decisions, including consenting to receiving all the good God has prepared for us.
    — Karen Neff, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of perspicacity

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“Discriminability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminability. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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