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sensitivity

[sen-si-tiv-i-tee] / ˌsɛn sɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /


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JWST's advanced sensitivity allows astronomers to observe these early cosmic events in unprecedented detail, opening a new window into how galaxies formed and evolved.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

As volatility increases and growth expectations become less clear, the sector’s steady demand, resilient earnings, and less sensitivity to the economic cycle are starting to stand out.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"There's a sensitivity around any kind of grief and an assumption that those questions shouldn't be asked," explains the 35-year-old.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

DBS’s economists see that as overdone, citing an uneven recovery, weak domestic demand and sensitivity to external shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She drove Madame Williams wild with her sudden sensitivity to footsteps on the stairs.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin