distinguishability

noun

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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
  • More capacity in a misaligned organization accelerates divergence, and aligned sponsors watching an overloaded team still get a stall.
    — Leslie Ellis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Both the moving average convergence divergence and relative strength index, known respectively as MACD and RSI, continue to trend higher.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 6 Aug. 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
  • Stick to common measures, focus on the broad trends, and ignore the small variations.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Moving forward, major off-price retailers will likely go directly to suppliers to manufacture deliberate, lower-cost product variations.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 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
  • By contrast, collectivist societies focus more on social harmony and prioritise the group over individual goals, with decisions made based on what is best for the wider community.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • By contrast, the defense will point to the parts of the book that are provably false, in an attempt to discredit it, explained David Roger, the former Clark County, Nevada, district attorney.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
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