selectivity

noun

Definition of selectivitynext
as in discrimination

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  1. discrimination
  2. accuracy
  3. precision
Noun
  • These claims are brought by members of a majority group alleging discrimination in favor of members of a minority group.
    Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • At issue is whether the fairness and safety of women's events are being put at risk by trans women and whether a ban would deepen the discrimination faced by trans people.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discrimination
Noun
  • Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.
    Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, a scholar at West Point, assessing the Israeli programs, observed that more information could make for greater accuracy.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are a young team whose high-risk approach requires an incredible amount of precision.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The process involves care, precision, and creativity.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of precision
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