Search references for SENSITIVITY. Phrases containing SENSITIVITY
See searches and references containing SENSITIVITY!SENSITIVITY
Topics referred to by the same term
sensitively, sensitiveness, sensitivities, or sensitivity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Sensitivity may refer to: Sensitivity (physiology), the ability
Sensitivity
Statistical measure of a binary classification
In medicine and statistics, sensitivity and specificity mathematically describe the accuracy of a test that reports the presence or absence of a medical
Sensitivity_and_specificity
Defines whether uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as distinct
In computers, case sensitivity defines whether uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as distinct (case-sensitive) or equivalent (case-insensitive)
Case_sensitivity
Study of uncertainty in the output of a mathematical model or system
Sensitivity analysis is the study of how the uncertainty in the output of a mathematical model or system (numerical or otherwise) can be divided and allocated
Sensitivity_analysis
Personality trait of highly sensitive persons
Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a temperamental or personality trait involving "an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper
Sensory processing sensitivity
Sensory_processing_sensitivity
Type of allergy caused by oats
Oat sensitivity represents a sensitivity to the proteins found in oats, Avena sativa. Sensitivity to oats can manifest as a result of allergy to oat seed
Oat_sensitivity
Editor who identifies potentially offensive content
A sensitivity reader is someone hired to look for offensive content, stereotypes, and bias in a literary work, and to create a report for an author or
Sensitivity_reader
Disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds
Misophonia (or selective sound sensitivity syndrome) is a disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds or their associated stimuli, or cues. These
Misophonia
Knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of other cultures
Cultural sensitivity, also referred to as cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness, is the knowledge and awareness of other cultures and others'
Cultural_sensitivity
Societal aspect of gender
Gender sensitivity is the process by which people are made aware of how gender plays a role in life through their treatment of others. Gender relations
Gender_sensitivity
Minimum magnitude of input signal to produce a specified output by an electronic device
The sensitivity of an electronic device, such as a communications system receiver, or detection device, such as a PIN diode, is the minimum magnitude
Sensitivity_(electronics)
Relative efficiency of detecting a signal as a function of its frequency or wavelength
Spectral sensitivity is the relative efficiency of detection, of light or other signal, as a function of the frequency or wavelength of the signal. In
Spectral_sensitivity
Fear of anxious behaviours or feelings
Anxiety sensitivity (AS) refers to the fear of behaviours or sensations associated with the experience of anxiety, and a misinterpretation of such sensations
Anxiety_sensitivity
Concept in climate science
Climate sensitivity is a key measure in climate science and describes how much Earth's surface will warm in response to a doubling of the atmospheric
Climate_sensitivity
Theorem about complexity measures of Boolean functions
In computational complexity, the sensitivity theorem, proved by Hao Huang in 2019, states that the sensitivity of a Boolean function f : { 0 , 1 } n →
Sensitivity_theorem
Statistic used in signal detection theory
The sensitivity index or discriminability index or detectability index is a dimensionless statistic used in signal detection theory. A higher index indicates
Sensitivity_index
Measure of how a closed loop transfer function is affected by parameter changes
In control engineering, the sensitivity (or more precisely, the sensitivity function) of a control system measures how variations in the plant parameters
Sensitivity_(control_systems)
Classification of secrecy of information
Information sensitivity is the control of access to information or knowledge that might result in loss of an advantage or level of security if disclosed
Information_sensitivity
Medical condition
gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or gluten sensitivity is a disorder which can cause both gastrointestinal and other problems. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is included
Non-celiac_gluten_sensitivity
1990 single by Ralph Tresvant
"Sensitivity" is the title of a number-one single by American singer Ralph Tresvant. It was released in October 1990 by MCA Records as the first single
Sensitivity_(song)
Area of heightened sensitivity of the body
-γενής, -genḗs "born") is an area of the human body that has heightened sensitivity, the stimulation of which may generate a sexual response such as relaxation
Erogenous_zone
Neurodevelopmental disorder
difficulty with organisation, remaining on task and making decisions, and sensitivity to stress. Research suggests that ADHD symptoms may fluctuate with the
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Degree to which an explosive can be set off by impact, heat, or friction
In explosives engineering, sensitivity refers to the degree to which an explosive can be initiated by impact, heat, or friction. Current in-use standard
Sensitivity_(explosives)
Measure of device susceptibility to moisture damage
Moisture sensitivity level (MSL) relates to the packaging and handling precautions for some semiconductors and is a rating that shows a device's susceptibility
Moisture_sensitivity_level
Sensitivity of an explosive to shock
Shock sensitivity is a comparative measure of the sensitivity to sudden compression (by impact or blast) of an explosive chemical compound. Determination
Shock_sensitivity
Proposed vision disorder
Irlen syndrome (or scotopic sensitivity syndrome) is a purported medical condition defined by disordered visual processing. It is proposed that it can
Irlen_syndrome
Unusual discomfort when in a cool environment
Cold sensitivity or cold intolerance is unusual discomfort felt by some people when in a cool environment. Cold sensitivity may be a symptom of hypothyroidism
Cold_sensitivity
Visible difference in brightness or color
human contrast sensitivity function displays a band-pass filter shape that peaks around 4 cycles per degree (cpd or cyc/deg), with sensitivity dropping off
Contrast_(vision)
Medical condition
Salicylate sensitivity is any adverse effect that occurs when a usual amount of salicylate is ingested. People with salicylate intolerance are unable
Salicylate_sensitivity
Form of global sensitivity analysis
Variance-based sensitivity analysis (often referred to as the Sobol’ method or Sobol’ indices, after Ilya M. Sobol’) is a form of global sensitivity analysis
Variance-based sensitivity analysis
Variance-based_sensitivity_analysis
Ability to perceive and process information about one's surroundings
Environmental sensitivity describes the ability of an individual to perceive and process information about their environment. It is a basic trait found
Environmental_sensitivity
Controversial medical diagnosis
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is an unrecognized and controversial diagnosis characterized by chronic symptoms attributed to exposure to low levels
Multiple_chemical_sensitivity
Air sensitivity is a term used, particularly in chemistry, to denote the reactivity of chemical compounds with some constituent of air. Most often, reactions
Air_sensitivity
Susceptibility of a material to radiation
Radiation sensitivity is the susceptibility of a material to physical or chemical changes induced by radiation. Examples of radiation sensitive materials
Radiation_sensitivity
Reproductive biofluid of male or hermaphroditic animals
humans can develop an allergy to semen, called human seminal plasma sensitivity. It appears as a typical localized or systemic allergic response upon
Semen
Failure of cells to respond appropriately to insulin
a link between insulin resistance and circadian rhythm, with insulin sensitivity being higher in the morning and lower in the evening. A mismatch between
Insulin_resistance
Chemical compound
thaw Retreat of glaciers since 1850 Sea level rise Season creep Climate sensitivity Tipping points in the climate system Tropical cyclones Water cycle Wildfires
Carbon_dioxide
Claimed sensitivity to electromagnetic fields
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is a claimed sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, to which adverse symptoms are attributed. EHS has no scientific
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity
Electromagnetic_hypersensitivity
Bode's sensitivity integral, discovered by Hendrik Wade Bode, is a formula that quantifies some of the limitations in feedback control of linear parameter-invariant
Bode's_sensitivity_integral
Part of the breast
The nipple is a raised region of tissue on the surface of the breast from which, in lactating females, milk from the mammary gland leaves the body through
Nipple
Medical intervention
Sensitivity training is a form of training with the goal of making people more aware of their own goals as well as their prejudices, and more sensitive
Sensitivity_training
Topics referred to by the same term
Chemical sensitivity may refer to: Multiple chemical sensitivity, a chronic increase in sensitivity to common chemicals Food intolerance, a negative reaction
Chemical_sensitivity
Mother's ability to perceive her child's behavioural signals
Maternal sensitivity is a mother's ability to perceive and infer the meaning behind her infant's behavioural signals, and to respond to them promptly
Maternal_sensitivity
Friction sensitivity is a sensitivity of an explosive characterizing the amount of friction or rubbing that a compound can withstand before prematurely
Friction_sensitivity
A sensitivity speck or sensitivity center is an imperfection or other specific point in a silver halide crystal which traps electrons, causing photosensitivity
Sensitivity_speck
Sensitivity time control (STC), also known as swept-gain control, is a system used to attenuate the very strong signals returned from nearby ground clutter
Sensitivity_time_control
The interest sensitivity gap was one of the first techniques used in asset liability management to manage interest rate risk. The use of this technique
Interest_sensitivity_gap
Theory about 3 brain-behavioral systems that underlie individual sensitivities
Reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST) proposes three brain-behavioral systems that underlie individual differences in sensitivity to reward, punishment
Reinforcement sensitivity theory
Reinforcement_sensitivity_theory
Mammalian protein found in humans
measurement only detected CRP in the range of 10 to 1,000 mg/L, whereas high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) detects CRP in the range of 0.5 to 10 mg/L. hs-CRP can detect
C-reactive_protein
Abnormal increase in sensitivity to sensory stimuli
Hyperesthesia is a condition that involves an abnormal increase in sensitivity to stimuli of the senses. Stimuli of the senses can include sound that
Hyperesthesia
Medical condition
can occur to naturally occurring chemicals in foods, as in salicylate sensitivity. Drugs sourced from plants, such as aspirin, can also cause these kinds
Food_intolerance
Overreaction of the immune system to an antigen
down-regulate FcεRI on mast cells and basophils, decreasing effector cell sensitivity. Alternatively, blocking key type 2 cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-13
Hypersensitivity
Behaviour of tires under load
Tire load sensitivity describes the behaviour of tires under load. Conventional pneumatic tires do not behave as classical friction theory would suggest
Tire_load_sensitivity
Developmental psychology theory
Vantage sensitivity is a psychological concept related to environmental sensitivity, initially developed by Michael Pluess and Jay Belsky. It describes
Vantage_sensitivity
Awareness day for various medical conditions
encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, Gulf War syndrome and other chronic immunological and neurological diseases
International May 12th Awareness Day
International_May_12th_Awareness_Day
Property describing run-time complexity of algorithms
In computer science, an output-sensitive algorithm is an algorithm whose running time depends on the size of the output, instead of, or in addition to
Output-sensitive_algorithm
Market technique for determining consumer price preferences
The Price Sensitivity Meter (PSM) is a market technique for determining consumer price preferences. It was introduced in 1976 by Dutch economist Peter
Van Westendorp's Price Sensitivity Meter
Van_Westendorp's_Price_Sensitivity_Meter
Method for assessing insulin sensitivity
The quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) is derived using the inverse of the sum of the logarithms of the fasting insulin and fasting
Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index
Quantitative_insulin_sensitivity_check_index
Reverse sensitivity is a term from the New Zealand planning system. It describes the impacts of newer uses on prior activities occurring in mixed-use
Reverse_sensitivity
Abnormally increased sensitivity to pain
-algesia from Greek ἄλγος (algos) 'pain') is an abnormally increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves
Hyperalgesia
Reaction to incoming photons
light-detecting cells from the photoreceptor cells that function in vision. Sensitivity of the skin to a light source can take various forms. People with particular
Photosensitivity
Assay sensitivity is a property of a clinical trial defined as the ability of a trial to distinguish an effective treatment from a less effective or ineffective
Assay_sensitivity
Type of sensitivity analysis
statistics, robust Bayesian analysis, also called Bayesian sensitivity analysis, is a type of sensitivity analysis applied to the outcome from Bayesian inference
Robust_Bayesian_analysis
Sensitivity auditing is an extension of sensitivity analysis for use in policy-relevant modelling studies. Its use is recommended - i.a. in the European
Sensitivity_auditing
Exclusion of someone from social relations
nightmares. It can also lead to feelings of insecurity and a heightened sensitivity to future rejection. Some perspectives in popular psychology suggest
Social_rejection
Model parameters in mathematical finance
calculus as partial derivatives; first-order or higher) representing the sensitivity of the price of a derivative instrument such as an option to changes
Greeks_(finance)
Detectable change in the internal or external surroundings
environment. This change, when detected by an organism or organ using sensitivity, can lead to a physiological reaction. Sensory receptors can receive
Stimulus_(physiology)
Controversy over books by Roald Dahl
[his] books". On 19 February 2023 Puffin Books announced it had hired sensitivity readers over the span of three years to assess Dahl's works, rereleasing
Roald Dahl revision controversy
Roald_Dahl_revision_controversy
Fourier amplitude sensitivity testing (FAST) is a variance-based global sensitivity analysis method. The sensitivity value is defined based on conditional
Fourier amplitude sensitivity testing
Fourier_amplitude_sensitivity_testing
Disorder resulting in recurrent moderate–severe headaches
of the head. It is generally associated with nausea, light sensitivity and sound sensitivity. Other symptoms may include dizziness, vomiting, and difficulty
Migraine
6th episode of the 1st season of Angel
"Sense & Sensitivity" is the 6th episode of the first season of the American television series Angel. Written by Tim Minear and directed by James A. Contner
Sense_&_Sensitivity
Measure of a photographic film's sensitivity to light
Film speed is the measure of a photographic film's sensitivity to light, determined by sensitometry and measured on various numerical scales, the most
Film_speed
Sensitivity of quantity to price
elastic. Brand loyalty: An attachment to a certain brand can override sensitivity to price changes, resulting in more inelastic demand. Who pays: Where
Price_elasticity_of_demand
Substance that can explode
known as “low explosives.” Explosives may also be categorized by their sensitivity. Sensitive materials that can be initiated by a relatively small amount
Explosive
Type of mechanoreceptor that detects light touch
ending in the skin that is responsible for sensitivity to pressure. In particular, it has its highest sensitivity (lowest threshold) when sensing vibrations
Tactile_corpuscle
Fictional energy source in Star Wars
Polygon said Johnson's film "democratize[s] the Force", depicting Force sensitivity in characters from outside a "Force-sensitive lineage" and suggesting
The_Force
Alleged natural human ability to predict earthquakes
Earthquake sensitivity and earthquake sensitive are pseudoscientific terms defined by Jim Berkland to refer to certain people who claim sensitivity to the
Earthquake_sensitivity
Theoretical smallest unit of timing
syllables are assigned stress is said to have the property of quantity sensitivity. For the purpose of determining accent in Ancient Greek, short vowels
Mora_(linguistics)
Minimum concentration of a flavoured substance detectable by the sense of taste
Variation in sensitivity among individuals plays a role in dietary selection and there is evidence that diet reciprocally affects taste sensitivity. One study
Taste_detection_threshold
Keyboard instrument ability
Expression types include: Velocity sensitivity—how fast the key is pressed Aftertouch, or pressure sensitivity — the amount of pressure on a key, once
Keyboard_expression
Measures to avoid offense or disadvantage
Political correctness (adjectivally "politically correct"; commonly abbreviated to P.C.) is a term used to describe language, policies, or measures that
Political_correctness
Immunological test for tuberculosis
The Mantoux test (also called the Mendel–Mantoux test, tuberculin sensitivity test, or PPD test) is a method used to screen for tuberculosis (TB) infection
Mantoux_test
Location in an object where stress is far greater than the surrounding region
concentration (also called a stress raiser or a stress riser or notch sensitivity) is a location in an object where the stress is significantly greater
Stress_concentration
Device to deduce location from satellite signals
GNSS devices vary in sensitivity, speed, vulnerability to multipath propagation, and other performance parameters. High-sensitivity receivers use large
Satellite_navigation_device
Adverse reaction to ingredients in perfumes
exhibit sensitivity or allergic reactions to ingredients in some perfumes and some other fragrances. It is a form of multiple chemical sensitivity, a more
Perfume_intolerance
Italian researcher (born 1953)
statistical and sociological tools. He has extended the theory of sensitivity analysis to sensitivity auditing, focusing on physical chemistry, environmental statistics
Andrea_Saltelli
Statistical measure of a test's accuracy
also known as positive predictive value, and recall is also known as sensitivity in diagnostic binary classification. The F1 score is the harmonic mean
F-score
Erectile female sexual organ
sexual pleasure. The clitoris is a complex structure, and its size and sensitivity can vary. The visible portion, the glans, of the clitoris is typically
Clitoris
Determining what or where each pointer points to in program code
flow-insensitive analysis are: Call-site sensitivity Object sensitivity Type sensitivity In call-site sensitivity, the points-to set of each variable (the
Pointer_analysis
Symptom characterized by feeling overheated in warm environments
Heat intolerance is a symptom characterized by feeling overheated in warm environments or when the surrounding environment's temperature rises. Typically
Heat_intolerance
Nerve system for sensing touch, temperature, body position, and pain
PMID 19179493. Biswas A, Manivannan M, Srinivasan MA (2015). "Vibrotactile sensitivity threshold: nonlinear stochastic mechanotransduction model of the Pacinian
Somatosensory_system
Invisible image produced by the exposure of a photosensitive material to light
photographic sensitivity is to manipulate the electron traps in each crystal. A pure, defect-free crystal exhibits poor photographic sensitivity, since it
Latent_image
Biological processes
molecule, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, which reduces the cell's sensitivity to the molecule. This is an example of a locally acting (negative feedback)
Downregulation and upregulation
Downregulation_and_upregulation
Pattern-recognition performance metrics
}}{\textbf {retrieved}}{\text{ instances}}}}} Recall (also known as sensitivity) is the fraction of relevant instances that were retrieved. Written as
Precision_and_recall
Portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye
sensitivity between 500–570 nm, middlewave sensitive (MWS) with peak sensitivity between 480–520 nm, shortwave sensitive (SWS) with peak sensitivity between
Visible_spectrum
General page for sound tolerance
hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to sounds are often used. However, the term "sensitivity" can also be used to describe low-level sensory perceptual functioning
Auditory_hypersensitivity
Lowest quantity observable with sufficient confidence above the background
termed LOD for limit of detection or analytical sensitivity (not to be confused with statistical sensitivity), is the lowest quantity of a substance that
Detection_limit
Set of diseases caused by gluten exposure
triggered by gluten, including celiac disease (CD), non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), gluten ataxia, dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and wheat allergy
Gluten-related_disorders
Diet excluding proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye
gluten-related disorders, including coeliac disease (CD), non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and wheat allergy. In these people, the gluten-free diet is demonstrated
Gluten-free_diet
Book published in 2007
Global Sensitivity Analysis. The Primer by Andrea Saltelli and other practitioners is an introduction to sensitivity analysis of model output, a discipline
Global Sensitivity Analysis. The Primer
Global_Sensitivity_Analysis._The_Primer
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
Boy/Male
Bengali, Buddhist, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Lord of a Troop
Boy/Male
Muslim
The restorer
Female
Hebrew
(חֲסִידָה) Hebrew name CHASIDA means "stork" and "righteous."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Light bringer
Boy/Male
Hindu
Fame, Bright
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Loved by Many; Ruler of 10 Lakh People
Girl/Female
Hindu
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Rescue; Deliverance; Salvation
Girl/Female
Arabic, Danish, Turkish
Peace
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
n.
The quality or state of being sensitive; -- used chiefly in science and the arts; as, the sensitivity of iodized silver.