SELECTIVITY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

selectivity

noun

as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of selectivity That selectivity gives the process a different operating principle from conventional separation methods. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 That selectivity could be more important than the polyester yield itself. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 That selectivity could become increasingly important as the StudBudz’ commercial opportunities expand. — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The financial challenges are hitting colleges of all sizes, and at all levels of selectivity. — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 With patience and selectivity, a tight budget can still open up the universe. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 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

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Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu via Getty Images Two former Golden State Warriors employees have sued the NBA franchise, alleging gender, age and race-based discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation tied to their terminations.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
For now, families say their children have to manage the judgement that comes with HIV, which can translate to discrimination against them and their siblings.

— Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of discrimination

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His kicking has the combination of distance and accuracy required to bypass a high press and immediately turn a defensive phase into an attacking one.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Quantum sensors helped an aircraft navigate over the Pacific without GPS, improving position accuracy by 89%.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of accuracy

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But Newcastle generally lacked precision and urgency in attack.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Rarely has a film so resourcefully evoked the transportive but decidedly analog thrill of reading; rarely has the warmly musty smell of research libraries and archives somehow wafted with such sense-memory precision off a cinema screen.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of precision

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