Specificity and Selectivity

Specificity

Specificity noun - Careful thoroughness of detail.
Usage example: the specificity of your description of your medical condition was a bit more than I needed
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Synonyms for Specificity

Selectivity and specificity are semantically related. in state of being precise or particular topic. In some cases you can use "Selectivity" instead a noun "Specificity".

Selectivity

Selectivity noun - The property of being selective.
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Synonyms for Selectivity

Specificity and selectivity are semantically related. You can use "Specificity" instead a noun "Selectivity".

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