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the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the sensitivity needed for a microphone that will be used in a recording studio
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It’s got tilt and pressure sensitivity, a squeeze gesture for quick tool changes, and precision that feels almost too smooth.
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PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2019, Jennifer, 30, who asked that TIME not include her real name because of the sensitivity of the circumstance, lost a close friend to suicide.
—Alessandra Schade, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
But the wind sensitivity of modern-day F1 cars, where every millimeter is designed so carefully with maximum aerodynamic efficiency and performance in mind, means a change in the breeze can have a huge impact.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2019, Jennifer, 30, who asked that TIME not include her real name because of the sensitivity of the circumstance, lost a close friend to suicide.
—Alessandra Schade, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
But the wind sensitivity of modern-day F1 cars, where every millimeter is designed so carefully with maximum aerodynamic efficiency and performance in mind, means a change in the breeze can have a huge impact.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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