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Recent Examples of selectivity
The plasma process is also effective on waxy residues left over from other recycling methods, converting them into useful chemicals with over 80% selectivity.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the therapy's selectivity and speed has the potential to be the first low-risk, rapid-response treatment to CO poisoning, where every second is critical in preventing organ damage and death.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
Black and Latine graduates tend to earn less than their white and Asian peers, even with the same degree, same GPA, and institutions with the same selectivity, according to the CEW.
—Michael Collins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This has significantly improved its selectivity and potential as a therapeutic agent.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the therapy's selectivity and speed has the potential to be the first low-risk, rapid-response treatment to CO poisoning, where every second is critical in preventing organ damage and death.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
Black and Latine graduates tend to earn less than their white and Asian peers, even with the same degree, same GPA, and institutions with the same selectivity, according to the CEW.
—Michael Collins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This has significantly improved its selectivity and potential as a therapeutic agent.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectivity
Noun
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About 8,400, or 37%, involved allegations of disability discrimination.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than half say income inequality and lack of opportunity are their top concerns, and one in five even report that direct experiences with discrimination have already influenced their career paths.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The W4100i is also factory calibrated for color accuracy, achieving a Delta E figure of less than 2.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The new equations provide a strict limit on the accuracy of a clock based on classical physics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An article previously shared by Newsweek explains that cats' sleeping postures can communicate comfort, alertness, or even stress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fighter jets will enhance the Peruvian air force's ability to conduct precision air-to-ground attack operations in support of ground forces in counternarcotics and counterterrorism operations, the DSCA said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Femininity and strength, precision and imperfection.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Selectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectivity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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