responsiveness

noun

as in sensitivity

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Recent Examples of responsiveness In his hands, their coherence lay elsewhere, in their responsiveness to the situations that generated them. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 This has created an interesting position for Turkey, especially among European brands seeking better responsiveness and lead times and an apparel ecosystem with deep technical know-how. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 The child was reported to have a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15, indicating full responsiveness at the time of assessment. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The pursuit of responsiveness also extends beyond the mechanical hardware. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Consistency in service, collaboration and responsiveness is a tangible way trust is built. — Kate Barton, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 That matters in gaming, where responsiveness has long been a priority. — George Toh, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The all-new BMW F 450 R To that end, the F 450 R gets a tubular steel space frame that's paired with a short wheelbase, chosen and tuned specifically for easy maneuvering and responsiveness. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 The Alienware 24 monitor is a no-frills Fast IPS screen with good color quality and brightness, but the real draw here is its responsiveness. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsiveness
  1. sensitivity
  2. feelings
  3. sensibility
Noun
  • These give the driver real-time control over accelerator pedal sensitivity, wheel slip thresholds (with nine traction settings) and cornering agility.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The authors concluded that improved laboratory sensitivity and statistical methods could help agencies better interpret drinking-water monitoring results.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, some events do occur, which, yes, cause many of these characters to feel a variety of feelings against a colorful array of settings.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Sculptural gold hardware illuminates the season’s rich black palette, continuing a signature of fall 2026 and bringing a more glamorous, evening sensibility to the story, according to the brand.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The designer’s own brand, which debuted its fall 2026 collection during bridal week, leans into this classic, traditional sensibility as well.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensibility

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