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specificity

[spes-uh-fis-i-tee] / ˌspɛs əˈfɪs ɪ ti /


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The lack of specificity marks a divergence from previous years, when the firms have announced their seasonal hiring plans in advance.

From BBC

Clarke said he poured over recordings of the trial, listening to them first before he watched the videos, partly as a way to nail down the specificities of Alex’s accent and cadence.

From Los Angeles Times

The coherent level of informed specificity certainly suggests authorship by a knowledgeable insider.

From Los Angeles Times

"This level of specificity with minimal unanticipated genomic side effects offers real hope for the cancer patients who could one day receive this treatment."

From Science Daily

He recalls, with impressive specificity, building model airplanes, collecting prog-rock albums and, most significantly, discovering a passion for books.

From The Wall Street Journal