sensitivity in German
sensitivity in German is Sensitivität, Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit — sensitivity means the quality of being easily affected or upset.
sensitivity in German
Sensitivität
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
Sensibilität
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
Empfindlichkeit
(biology) The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.
Sensitivität
(statistics) The probability, in a binary classification test, of a true positive being correctly identified.
Empfindlichkeit
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.
Sensitivität
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.
Sensibilität
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.
Empfindlichkeit
(photography) The degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength.
Sensibilität
(photography) The degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength.
What does "sensitivity" mean?
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noun The quality of being easily affected or upset.
"She spoke about the loss with great sensitivity, careful not to hurt anyone."
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noun The degree to which something (a person, organ, or device) responds to stimuli or change.
"Cameras with higher sensitivity take clearer photos in dim light."
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sensitivity in a sentence
- She spoke about the loss with great sensitivity, careful not to hurt anyone.
- His sensitivity to criticism made him avoid sharing his poems.
- Cameras with higher sensitivity take clearer photos in dim light.
- You can adjust the mouse sensitivity in the settings.
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What is "sensitivity" in German?
"sensitivity" in German is Sensitivität, Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit. sensitivity means: The quality of being easily affected or upset.
How do you use "sensitivity" in a sentence?
Example: "She spoke about the loss with great sensitivity, careful not to hurt anyone." In German, "sensitivity" is Sensitivität, Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit.
Are there other ways to say "sensitivity" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "sensitivity": Sensitivität, Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit.
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