sensitivity

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvəti/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sen′si tiv′i tē)

Inflections of 'sensitivity' (n): npl: sensitivities

Collocations for "sensitivity"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sensitivity" in context.

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sensitivity

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. set on [low, medium, high] sensitivity
  2. adjust the mouse sensitivity
  3. adjust the sensitivity of the mouse
  4. experiencing sensitivity to [light, sunlight, heat]
  5. [the, her] skin's sensitivity to [sun]
  6. sensitivity to [cold, hot] [climates, temperatures]
  7. sensitivity to [changes, subtleties, accents]
  8. sensitivity in [patients, children, the elderly]
  9. displayed a [total, complete] lack of sensitivity (for)
  10. [needs to, could] show more sensitivity (toward)
  11. show sensitivity [for, toward]
  12. exhibited [little, no, great] sensitivity
  13. handle the [issue, subject, situation] with sensitivity
  14. need good sensitivity to [realize, deal with, recognize]
  15. a [man, woman, person] of great sensitivity
n as adj
  1. the sensitivity [level, range]
  2. undergo a sensitivity test
  3. a sensitivity training [class, workshop]
'sensitivity' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
heightened

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