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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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One of the most compelling findings is that medical marijuana may help improve insulin sensitivity.
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Though more research is needed, inositol’s ability to control insulin sensitivity may help manage conditions related to metabolic syndrome.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Legion hasn’t always been handled with the most sensitivity in the comics, owing to a time before the internet was a widespread phenomenon and information about mental illnesses was harder to come by.
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of AI sensitivities prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Though more research is needed, inositol’s ability to control insulin sensitivity may help manage conditions related to metabolic syndrome.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Legion hasn’t always been handled with the most sensitivity in the comics, owing to a time before the internet was a widespread phenomenon and information about mental illnesses was harder to come by.
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of AI sensitivities prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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