selectivity

noun

as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of selectivity These techniques will help determine how changes in pore geometry influence ion selectivity, stability, and transport. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 That selectivity gives Costco clout with vendors to get low prices. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 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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  1. discrimination
  2. accuracy
  3. alertness
  4. precision
Noun
  • Sending out election observers has been a routine way of documenting any racial discrimination at the polls under past administrations since the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The new registry comes after West Hollywood officials in March barred discrimination against polyamorous people.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of discrimination
Noun
  • Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Citing The Times’ reports, state lawmakers passed legislation this August requiring retailers to provide consumers with safety certifications for cannabis products and permitting regulators to spot check the accuracy of cannabis testing labs.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • In one effort to better understand what's going on, scientists are learning how specialized cells in our eyes turn the blue wavelength part of the light spectrum into neural signals affecting mood and alertness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Caffeine pouches have a variety of nicknames Caffeine is a stimulant that increases alertness, energy and brain activity.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of alertness
Noun
  • Yet Park’s technical precision is balanced by an emotional approach to design.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kennedy moved to London herself as a young woman and evokes the 1980s city with almost hallucinogenic precision, but her greater power lies in her remarkable humanity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of precision

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“Selectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectivity. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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