as in sensitiveness
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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The deal was first reported by the Financial Times on Friday and supported by two sources speaking to CNBC on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
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Spriha Srivastava,jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 June 2025
This allows for much longer averaging periods at the higher frequency, significantly boosting signal clarity and sensitivity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025
His mandatory training will include sessions on cultural sensitivity and bias awareness.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The department will not be releasing additional details about the case because of its sensitivity and the victim’s age, according to the release.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2025
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Spriha Srivastava,jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 June 2025
This allows for much longer averaging periods at the higher frequency, significantly boosting signal clarity and sensitivity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025
His mandatory training will include sessions on cultural sensitivity and bias awareness.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The department will not be releasing additional details about the case because of its sensitivity and the victim’s age, according to the release.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2025
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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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