selectivity

se·lec·tiv·i·ty  (s-lktv-t, slk-)

n. pl. se·lec·tiv·i·ties

1. The state or quality of being selective.

2. The degree to which an electronic receiver is selective.

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selectivity [sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ]

n

1. the state or quality of being selective

2. (Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) the degree to which a radio receiver or other circuit can respond to and separate the frequency of a desired signal from other frequencies by tuning

3. (Social Welfare) the principle that welfare services should go only to those whose need is greatest, as revealed by needs tests, means tests, etc.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

selectivity - the property of being selective property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"

Translations

selectivity [sɪlekˈtɪvɪtɪ] N → selectividad f

selectivity

n

→ Selektivität f; (of reader, buyer) → kritisches Auswählen; his collection shows great selectivity → seine Sammlung ist mit viel Sorgfalt ausgewählt; to move toward(s) greater selectivity → ein kritischeres Bewusstsein entwickeln; to show selectivity in one’s taste → einen anspruchsvollen Geschmack haben; it diminishes the degree of selectivity → es verringert die (Aus)wahlmöglichkeiten pl

(of radio) → Trennschärfe f, → Selektivität f

selectivity [ˌsɪlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ] n → selettività

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selectivity [ˌsɪlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ] n → selettività