Definition of specificity in English:

specificity

nounPlural specificities ˌspɛsɪˈfɪsɪtiˌspɛsəˈfɪsədi

mass noun

1The quality of belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject.
the statement of special educational needs lacked specificity
count noun the historical specificities of the texts cannot be overlooked
Example sentencesExamples
- The specificity of art objects needs to be placed back into history, not separated from it.
- For the investigators, the specificity of the vandals' targets indicates that the thefts of the major pieces were pre-planned to some degree.
- She growled whether I wanted a large or a small mineral water, and when I asked for specificity, she testily conceded that 'large' was a litre.
- The specificity of architectural form depends on tightly defined relations of elements.
- A lack of specificity becomes an issue when they decline to identify any of the tax loopholes they propose closing.
1. 1.1Biology The narrowness of the range of substances with which an antibody or other agent acts or is effective.
  the specificity of the antibody was checked
  Example sentencesExamples
  Presently, this alkaloid in urine is the biomarker of choice, given its specificity and relatively long half-life.
  The specificity of this stain for this group of tumours is much lower.
  Individuals with the same history of sensitization have similar patterns of antibody specificities to latex proteins.
  These cytokeratins usually retain their tissue specificity in their neoplastic counterparts.
  Specificity of these bonds was confirmed by hybridization.
2. 1.2Medicine count noun The extent to which a diagnostic test is specific for a particular condition, trait, etc.
  the sensitivity of paramedics for diagnosis of stroke was 66%, with a specificity of 98%
  Example sentencesExamples
  Combinations of signs and symptoms may increase the specificity.
  Both MRI and MRI arthrograms have poor sensitivity in detecting articular cartilage injury, but when it is detected, specificity is 100 per cent.
  The staging system has been modified to provide greater specificity for identifying patient groups with similar prognosis and treatment options.
  In the remaining studies, the calculated and reported specificities were the same.
  Exercise testing performed with myocardial perfusion imaging improves the sensitivity and specificity for the detection of restenosis.

Definition of specificity in US English:

specificity

nounˌspɛsəˈfɪsədiˌspesəˈfisədē

1The quality of belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject.
the statement of special educational needs lacked specificity
count noun the historical specificities of the texts cannot be overlooked
Example sentencesExamples
- A lack of specificity becomes an issue when they decline to identify any of the tax loopholes they propose closing.
- The specificity of architectural form depends on tightly defined relations of elements.
- The specificity of art objects needs to be placed back into history, not separated from it.
- She growled whether I wanted a large or a small mineral water, and when I asked for specificity, she testily conceded that 'large' was a litre.
- For the investigators, the specificity of the vandals' targets indicates that the thefts of the major pieces were pre-planned to some degree.
1. 1.1Biology The narrowness of the range of substances with which an antibody or other agent acts or is effective.
  the specificity of the antibody was checked
  Example sentencesExamples
  The specificity of this stain for this group of tumours is much lower.
  Individuals with the same history of sensitization have similar patterns of antibody specificities to latex proteins.
  Specificity of these bonds was confirmed by hybridization.
  Presently, this alkaloid in urine is the biomarker of choice, given its specificity and relatively long half-life.
  These cytokeratins usually retain their tissue specificity in their neoplastic counterparts.
2. 1.2Medicine The extent to which a diagnostic test is specific for a particular condition, trait, etc.
  the sensitivity of paramedics for diagnosis of stroke was 66%, with a specificity of 98%
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the remaining studies, the calculated and reported specificities were the same.
  The staging system has been modified to provide greater specificity for identifying patient groups with similar prognosis and treatment options.
  Exercise testing performed with myocardial perfusion imaging improves the sensitivity and specificity for the detection of restenosis.
  Both MRI and MRI arthrograms have poor sensitivity in detecting articular cartilage injury, but when it is detected, specificity is 100 per cent.
  Combinations of signs and symptoms may increase the specificity.

单词	specificity
释义	Definition of specificity in English: specificity nounPlural specificities ˌspɛsɪˈfɪsɪtiˌspɛsəˈfɪsədi mass noun 1The quality of belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. the statement of special educational needs lacked specificity count noun the historical specificities of the texts cannot be overlooked Example sentencesExamples The specificity of art objects needs to be placed back into history, not separated from it. For the investigators, the specificity of the vandals' targets indicates that the thefts of the major pieces were pre-planned to some degree. She growled whether I wanted a large or a small mineral water, and when I asked for specificity, she testily conceded that 'large' was a litre. The specificity of architectural form depends on tightly defined relations of elements. A lack of specificity becomes an issue when they decline to identify any of the tax loopholes they propose closing. 1.1Biology The narrowness of the range of substances with which an antibody or other agent acts or is effective. the specificity of the antibody was checked Example sentencesExamples Presently, this alkaloid in urine is the biomarker of choice, given its specificity and relatively long half-life. The specificity of this stain for this group of tumours is much lower. Individuals with the same history of sensitization have similar patterns of antibody specificities to latex proteins. These cytokeratins usually retain their tissue specificity in their neoplastic counterparts. Specificity of these bonds was confirmed by hybridization. 1.2Medicine count noun The extent to which a diagnostic test is specific for a particular condition, trait, etc. the sensitivity of paramedics for diagnosis of stroke was 66%, with a specificity of 98% Example sentencesExamples Combinations of signs and symptoms may increase the specificity. Both MRI and MRI arthrograms have poor sensitivity in detecting articular cartilage injury, but when it is detected, specificity is 100 per cent. The staging system has been modified to provide greater specificity for identifying patient groups with similar prognosis and treatment options. In the remaining studies, the calculated and reported specificities were the same. Exercise testing performed with myocardial perfusion imaging improves the sensitivity and specificity for the detection of restenosis. Definition of specificity in US English: specificity nounˌspɛsəˈfɪsədiˌspesəˈfisədē 1The quality of belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. the statement of special educational needs lacked specificity count noun the historical specificities of the texts cannot be overlooked Example sentencesExamples A lack of specificity becomes an issue when they decline to identify any of the tax loopholes they propose closing. The specificity of architectural form depends on tightly defined relations of elements. The specificity of art objects needs to be placed back into history, not separated from it. She growled whether I wanted a large or a small mineral water, and when I asked for specificity, she testily conceded that 'large' was a litre. For the investigators, the specificity of the vandals' targets indicates that the thefts of the major pieces were pre-planned to some degree. 1.1Biology The narrowness of the range of substances with which an antibody or other agent acts or is effective. the specificity of the antibody was checked Example sentencesExamples The specificity of this stain for this group of tumours is much lower. Individuals with the same history of sensitization have similar patterns of antibody specificities to latex proteins. Specificity of these bonds was confirmed by hybridization. Presently, this alkaloid in urine is the biomarker of choice, given its specificity and relatively long half-life. These cytokeratins usually retain their tissue specificity in their neoplastic counterparts. 1.2Medicine The extent to which a diagnostic test is specific for a particular condition, trait, etc. the sensitivity of paramedics for diagnosis of stroke was 66%, with a specificity of 98% Example sentencesExamples In the remaining studies, the calculated and reported specificities were the same. The staging system has been modified to provide greater specificity for identifying patient groups with similar prognosis and treatment options. Exercise testing performed with myocardial perfusion imaging improves the sensitivity and specificity for the detection of restenosis. Both MRI and MRI arthrograms have poor sensitivity in detecting articular cartilage injury, but when it is detected, specificity is 100 per cent. Combinations of signs and symptoms may increase the specificity.
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