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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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Recent Examples of sensitivity The mountain brush has been unpruned for some time due to environmental sensitivities and lack of manpower. Erick Erickson, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025 The biopsy of the patients cancer is given a drug sensitivity test, as a single agent or as drug combinations against the patients living cancer cells. Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 The official spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 Sometimes referred to as digital eye strain, looking at screens too long can cause blurry vision, difficulty focusing, eye strain, dry or watery eyes, light sensitivity, and headaches. Holly Klamer, Ms, Health, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sensitivity 

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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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