specificity
IPA: spɛsʌfˈɪsʌti
noun
- The state of being specific rather than general.
- The extent to which a characteristic is specific to a given person, place, or thing; thus:
- (statistics) The probability, in a binary classification test, of a true negative being correctly identified.
- (medicine) The extent to which a particular diagnostic test is specific for, or a symptom or sign is specific to, a given condition.
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Examples of "specificity" in Sentences
- The contract outlined the project requirements with great specificity
- The doctor explained the diagnosis with remarkable specificity, leaving no room for confusion
- The job description called for a high level of specificity in written communication skills
- The artist's attention to detail and specificity in color choice made the painting truly exceptional
- The trainer emphasized the importance of specificity in setting fitness goals to maximize results
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