selectivity Definition
se·lec·tiv·ity (sə lek′tiv′ə tē)
noun
- the state or quality of being selective
- the degree to which a radio receiver will reproduce the signals of a given transmitter while rejecting the signals of the others
selectivity Usage Examples
Converse of object
- achieve: This data then allows us to design further mutations to achieve higher selectivity.
- show: Also, runs 6-10 all showed little selectivity despite the low temperature.
- increase: In many cases this may reflect more an increased selectivity in needing to fit new information into some accepted framework than some memory dysfunction.
- have: In general, private schools are very expensive and usually have a higher selectivity than the public universities.
Adjective modifier
- directional: Are any models of directional selectivity supported by evidence?
- high: This data then allows us to design further mutations to achieve higher selectivity.
- excellent: Excellent selectivity and sensitivity, and a smooth regeneration control are appreciated features of this receiver.
- great: Isn't there a case, also, for greater selectivity here too?
- further: For the Humanities in particular, further selectivity is to be avoided.
- good: Note that good selectivity does not necessarily mean " sensitivity " .
Modifies a noun
- bias: In a selectivity bias also strong parity these states can.
- filter: How many oxygen atoms of the selectivity filter interact with each K + ?
- exercise: In June 1986, the NCP wrote to all Vice-Chancellors and Principals in connection with the UGC research selectivity exercise.
Noun used with modifier
- substrate: Karen Norris Oviposition behavior and substrate selectivity in female Triturus newts.
- frequency: There exists several suitable techniques to cope with frequency selectivity.
- ion: The opening/closing of channels with different ion selectivities give rise to changes in voltage across cell membranes.
- research: Increased research selectivity would cause negative effects beyond the loss of the research itself.
- tumor: This tumor selectivity has been demonstrated for transplanted tumors in animal models.
Preposition: in
funding: We are gravely concerned about increasing levels of selectivity in research funding.
Preposition: of
reaction: Unfortunately, our model could not predict the selectivity of the analogous methyl ketone reaction.
Browse dictionary entries near selectivity
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