selectivity
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/səˌlekˈtɪvəti/
🇬🇧
/səˌlekˈtɪvəti/
noun
R
the quality of making a careful choice
The company is known for its selectivity in hiring only the best employees.
R
the ability to target specific things
The new medication shows a high level of selectivity for the virus, reducing side effects.
translation
the quality of making a careful choice; the ability to target specific things
Word Forms
Plural
selectivities