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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • For these students, the expanding suite of standard sports offerings—including baseball, football, cheerleading and basketball—enliven the school community and add to its distinctiveness in the state’s growing microschool landscape.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • Argentina, by contrast, have twice required extra time to progress and their other two knockout games involved comeback wins with last-minute goals.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The newer furnishings and material components are colorful, bold, and rich in contrasts.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
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