specificity (Meaning)

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specificity (n)

the quality of being specific rather than general

the quality of being specific to a particular organism

The doctor requested a blood test with high specificity to accurately diagnose the disease.
The microscope's low specificity resulted in numerous false positives in the cell analysis.
The new diagnostic method boasts excellent specificity, minimizing the probability of incorrect results.
The specificity of the diagnostic reagent is crucial for making precise medical decisions.
The algorithm's specificity allows it to effectively distinguish between normal and abnormal tissue samples.
The specificity of the chemical test ensured that it could detect only the intended compound in the sample.
The high specificity of the biomarker makes it a valuable tool for early disease detection.
The research team focused on enhancing the specificity of their diagnostic tool to achieve reliable results.
The specificity of the measurement technique is critical for obtaining accurate scientific data.
The specificity of the targeted therapy ensures that it effectively inhibits only the desired molecular target, reducing potential side effects.

the quality of being specific rather than general, the quality of being specific to a particular organism

accuracy, preciseness, attentiveness, particularity, explicitness, precision, carefulness, scrupulousness, conscientiousness, alertness

generality,generality, imprecision, vagueness, vagueness,inaccuracy, inaccuracy, imprecision,inexactness, indistinctness

The doctor requested a blood test with high specificity to accurately diagnose the disease.

The microscope's low specificity resulted in numerous false positives in the cell analysis.

The new diagnostic method boasts excellent specificity, minimizing the probability of incorrect results.

The specificity of the diagnostic reagent is crucial for making precise medical decisions.