selectivity

Meanings

Plural: selectivities

Noun

• the property of being selective
• The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.
• The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.
• Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.
• An approach to social work that prioritizes people perceived as having the most need for assistance.

Synonyms

discernment

Related Words

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