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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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The sources could only speak anonymously because of the sensitivity of talks.
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Brzezinski, meanwhile, suggested that there was sensitivity about talking about alcoholism.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
The setup process guides the listener through a calibration process that fine-tunes the audio output based on the sensitivity of each ear.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This part of the label is extremely important for identifying food allergens and sensitivities.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Brzezinski, meanwhile, suggested that there was sensitivity about talking about alcoholism.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
The setup process guides the listener through a calibration process that fine-tunes the audio output based on the sensitivity of each ear.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This part of the label is extremely important for identifying food allergens and sensitivities.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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