sensitivity (EN)

noun

noun “sensitivity”

1. the ability to understand and be aware of other people's feelings
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   Her sensitivity makes her a wonderful friend and listener.
2. the tendency to be easily easily offended
   Sometimes it's necessary to pay attention to the sensitivities of other people.
3. (of information) the need of careful treatment because of possible negative implications when published
   The sensitivity of our internal communication is very high.
4. (in medicine) a tendency to have an adverse reaction to a substance
   Her sensitivity to certain medications requires careful prescribing.
5. (in medicine) the responsiveness of bacteria or viruses to treatment
   Testing the sensitivity of the bacteria helps determine the right antibiotic.
6. (in biology) the capacity of an organism or organ to respond to stimuli
   The plant's sensitivity to light causes it to grow toward the window.
7. (in statistics) true positive rate; the fraction of positive cases that were correctly identified
   The screening program has high sensitivity, detecting almost all cases of the disease, but low specificity, i.e. many healthy people are incorrectly selected as well.
8. (in electronics) the degree to which a device responds to an input signal
   Adjusting the microphone's sensitivity improves the sound recording.
9. (in photography) the ability of film or a sensor to react to light
   Higher sensitivity allows for better photos in low light conditions.