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sensitivity in Dutch

sensitivity in Dutch is gevoeligheid, sensitiviteit, ontvankelijkheid — sensitivity means the quality of being easily affected or upset.

sensitivity in Dutch

gevoeligheid
noun
sensitiviteit
noun
(statistics) The probability, in a binary classification test, of a true positive being correctly identified.
gevoeligheid
noun
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.
ontvankelijkheid
noun
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.

What does "sensitivity" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being easily affected or upset.
    "He handled the layoffs with real sensitivity."
  2. noun The degree to which something (a person, organ, or device) responds to stimuli or change.
    "You can adjust the mouse sensitivity in the settings."

sensitivity in a sentence

  • He handled the layoffs with real sensitivity.
  • You can adjust the mouse sensitivity in the settings.
  • The test has high sensitivity for detecting the disease early.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sensitivity" in Dutch?

"sensitivity" in Dutch is gevoeligheid, sensitiviteit, ontvankelijkheid. sensitivity means: The quality of being easily affected or upset.

How do you use "sensitivity" in a sentence?

Example: "He handled the layoffs with real sensitivity." In Dutch, "sensitivity" is gevoeligheid, sensitiviteit, ontvankelijkheid.

Are there other ways to say "sensitivity" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sensitivity": gevoeligheid, sensitiviteit, ontvankelijkheid.

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