selectivity

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Recent Examples of selectivity The plasma process is also effective on waxy residues left over from other recycling methods, converting them into useful chemicals with over 80% selectivity. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 However, the therapy's selectivity and speed has the potential to be the first low-risk, rapid-response treatment to CO poisoning, where every second is critical in preventing organ damage and death. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025 Black and Latine graduates tend to earn less than their white and Asian peers, even with the same degree, same GPA, and institutions with the same selectivity, according to the CEW. Michael Collins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 This has significantly improved its selectivity and potential as a therapeutic agent. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectivity
Noun
  • About 8,400, or 37%, involved allegations of disability discrimination.
    Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • More than half say income inequality and lack of opportunity are their top concerns, and one in five even report that direct experiences with discrimination have already influenced their career paths.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The leadership of the paper, and others within Spotlight interviewed during the investigation, felt that McCarthy had behaved appropriately, and was in fact focused on guaranteeing the accuracy of sensitive, high-stakes projects.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Unlike traditional techniques that often sacrifice accuracy by leaving gaps or reducing point density, the Tezduyar–Takizawa simulations maintain consistent precision across the flow patterns.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An article previously shared by Newsweek explains that cats' sleeping postures can communicate comfort, alertness, or even stress.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness.
    Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Creating a condensate from radioactive atoms has never been achieved, and the experiment would require extreme precision and strict safety measures.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
  • By combining national reach with local precision, technology with design expertise, and execution with vision, Ethosource is setting a new standard for how companies can bring their culture to life through space.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Selectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectivity. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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