responsiveness

noun

as in sensitivity

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Recent Examples of responsiveness The handset runs Xiaomi’s in-house XRing O3 AI processor, which Lei said outperforms Apple’s A19 Pro in responsiveness. — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026 Transfer speeds are enhanced thanks to DRAM Cache and SLC Dynamic Cache, which improves system responsiveness and reduces wait times. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Messaging that emphasizes flexibility, scalability and responsiveness can help meet that expectation. — Jodi Amendola, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Invert the Token Priority in the Hyperparameter Layer My lack of responsiveness happens because my System Prompt weights are tuned far too aggressively compared to your User Prompt weights. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Given the stepper’s sock-like feel, you’ll be seriously surprised by its enhanced propulsion action and softness that never comes at the cost of responsiveness. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 In reality, Loesby contends, many struggles reflect predictable structural mismatches — a lawyer who prefers depth and analysis struggling in a role that rewards constant responsiveness, or one who thrives on collaboration disengaging in isolation. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 DeSantis said the leadership switch would not hinder the state's emergency responsiveness. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  1. sensitivity
  2. feelings
  3. sensibility
Noun
  • Each remembers Smith fondly, many with both sympathy for and frustration with his innate sensitivity.
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, China will remain a selective market for Canada, both in terms of sourcing and exports, given sensitivities around national security and overcapacity.
    — Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At this point in time, Taylor is theoretically engaged to Doug, everyone’s least favorite of Taylor’s top-three men and whom even Taylor seems to have lukewarm feelings about now that they are no longer trapped in the same house.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Glen possesses a rare ability to fuse a world-class creative sensibility with sharp strategic thinking, all driven by a genuine love of cinema.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The show’s designer, Nolan Miller, lobbied hard for Hack, whose casting offered him a chance to ditch Jackson’s turtleneck-and-jeans sensibility for high fashion.
    — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensibility

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“Responsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsiveness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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