selectivity

noun

as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of selectivity While the space tech sector is attractive, selectivity remains essential. — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Analysts said that recent volatility and valuation changes demand greater selectivity. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Everyone else was reminded that selectivity remains the defining feature of this market. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 In recent months, the luxury market has shown signs of slowing down, inevitably leading all operators toward greater selectivity. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The results also showed strong selectivity, with lithium ions traveling through the channels significantly faster than other types of ions. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026 Research suggests that greater selectivity at early stages of prosecution reduces caseloads more efficiently than dismissals later on. — Rebecca Dunlea, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 Needs versus wants Before the war, retailers had spent multiple earnings seasons highlighting consumer caution and selectivity as factors that could weigh on sales of nonessential products. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Recent history puts Goldman’s selectivity in some more context. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectivity
  1. discrimination
  2. accuracy
  3. alertness
  4. precision
Noun
  • Smith dealt with consistent criticism related to racial discrimination, excessive use-of-force by officers, officer accountability and a high homicide rate.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Reviews published in the past few years show that racial discrimination is associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes, including depression, anxiety and other physical and mental health harms.
    — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of discrimination
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  • Going after both types of systems is essential at a time when the accuracy and destructive power of non-nuclear weapons is on the rise, and when relatively cheap, widely available weapons like drones can wreak havoc and fuel and sustain conflicts.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These measurements are essential for validating reactor safety models, improving simulation accuracy, and supporting future licensing and commercial deployment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
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  • The goal is to anchor the body’s rhythms, sharpen daytime alertness and improve sleep timing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of alertness
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  • The lipstick can be applied directly to lips with the bullet’s precision tip, or with a lip brush for greater control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With aspirations of becoming the league’s highest-scoring offense, Johnson and the Bears are adopting a micro-focus on situational precision.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision

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