selectivity
The English word “selectivity” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
From selective + -ity.
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