Synonyms of selectivity

selectivity

noun

as in discrimination

Related Words

• discrimination
• accuracy
• alertness
• precision
• circumspection
• scrupulousness
• cautiousness
• exactness
• specificity
• exactitude
• preciseness
• attentiveness
• conscientiousness
• fineness
• meticulousness
• heedfulness
• carefulness
• finickiness
• fussiness
• explicitness
• definitude
• particularity
• meticulosity
• finicalness
• care

Dissimilar Words

• generality
• inaccuracy
• imprecision
• vagueness
• inexactness
• indistinctness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of selectivity

Tunable diode laser spectroscopy brought high selectivity and fast response for online gas analysis. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 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

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