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Selectivity

The quality of being selective; usually the extent to which something is selective.

📖 Definitions of "Selectivity"

noun

1
The quality of being selective; usually the extent to which something is selective.
2
The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.
3
Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Selectivity"

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Word	Definition
selectionnoun	The process or act of selecting.
choicenoun	An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
biasnoun	(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
preferencenoun	The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
specificitynoun	The state of being specific rather than general.
discriminationnoun	(uncountable, countable, sometimes with "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
distinctionnoun	(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
eligibilitynoun	The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.
exclusivitynoun	The quality of being exclusive.
targetingnoun	An instance of targeting.
selectingverb	To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.
discernmentnoun	The ability to distinguish; judgement.
screeningnoun	The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
filtrationnoun	The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.
pickinessnoun	The quality of being picky.
particularitynoun	(uncountable) The condition of being particular rather than general or universal; specificity.
fastidiousnessnoun	The quality of being fastidious.
meticulousnessnoun	The state or characteristic of being meticulous.
precisionnoun	(loosely) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
cullingnoun	The act by which things are culled; the process of selecting for acceptance or removal.