distinguishability

noun

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as in differentiability

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  1. discriminability
  2. divergence
  3. deviance
  4. variation
  5. dissimilarity
  6. distinctness
  7. distinctiveness
  8. contrast
Noun
  • 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
Definition of discriminability
Noun
  • Watch vessel-level AIS tracking data for the Gibraltar corridor itself, the kind of transit-time and vessel-count monitoring the IMF's PortWatch initiative already runs, for any early divergence from the roughly 300-vessels-per-day baseline.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But the dramatic divergence of the new measurement from the detector’s own past results, along with the collaboration’s claim of high precision, made the situation hard to ignore.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of divergence
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 variations of embellished mini dresses, column gowns and pant suits on the runways this season served as proof.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Villa usually deploy a variation of a 4-2-3-1 shape, with two No 10s and a right winger.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of variation
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
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • In a portfolio of consumer brands, each brand's value lies substantially in its distinctiveness.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Ultimately, though, distinctiveness is an asset for an action star.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • Samuel’s skill set is a good contrast to what Mike Evans brings.
    — Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • San Diego’s offense, by contrast, totaled 12 hits, the loudest being rookie Jase Bowen’s first career home run in the bottom of the fourth.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Distinguishability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishability. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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