sensitivity
8
4.1
- noun
- /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
- Specialized
:
sensibilidad
- The paper also offers some suggestions toward understanding the sensitivity of oral communications between teachers and students.
Examples
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I must emphasize the extreme sensitivity of this information and that it not leave the room.
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As he often did on issues of high sensitivity, Roosevelt hesitated to commit himself.
Academic text (1997) -
I trust you understand the sensitivity of some of the information in that letter.
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Other studies have addressed the value and sensitivity of screening tools in English and Spanish.
Academic text (2013) -
Indeed, the evidence of attribution may never be made public because of the sensitivity of the intelligence sources and methods.
Academic text (2017) -
Of the three environmental sensitivity questionnaires that have been developed, two have been used for this purpose.
Academic text (1998) -
A small minority indicated that information was unavailable due to issues of sensitivity or confidentiality.
Academic text (2016) -
Kate R. Fitzpatrick also eloquently summarized the importance of cultural sensitivity in the music classroom.
Academic text (2015) -
The third obstacle that hampers Congress's oversight of DoD is the diplomatic sensitivity of the issues at stake.
Academic text (1990) -
I trust you understand the sensitivity of some of the information in that letter.
Synonyms
96
5.4
Keeping information private so only some people can see it
How Sensitive
- Formal
1
7.4
205
5.3
- Specialized
8
4.1
22
5.4
14
2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sensitivity comes from the root sens-, from the Latin sentire meaning 'to feel'. A helpful way to remember this for data is to think of information that would cause a strong reaction if shown, so sensitivity means how much care and protection something needs.