Synonyms for

Specificity

Verb / ˌspesʌˈfɪsʌti: / Another word for specificity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality of being specific or unique.

Synonyms & similar words

precision exactness particularity detail clarity distinctiveness uniqueness individuality identifiability explicitness clearness accuracy explicitity explicitness particularness selectivity singularity specialness unambiguity unambiguousness

Synonyms by register

Formal

precision exactness particularity concreteness

Informal

detail exactness clarity

Literary

finesse nicety

Antonyms

generality vagueness imprecision ambiguity broadness inaccuracy

Common collocations

  • high specificity
  • low specificity
  • lack of specificity
  • degree of specificity
  • clinical specificity
  • diagnostic specificity
  • test specificity

Word family

noun specificity
adjective specific

Usage note

Specificity refers to the quality of being precise and exact. It is often used in scientific and technical contexts to denote the degree to which a test or measurement accurately identifies what it is intended to identify, distinguishing it from other similar things.

Example sentences

  1. The specificity of the assignment made it challenging.
  2. The specificity of the recipe made it easy to follow.
  3. The specificity of the instructions made the project successful.
  4. The specificity of the directions made the journey easier.
  5. The specificity of the rules made the game more enjoyable.

Quotes

  • The specificity of the words used in a question can greatly affect the answer. -John Medina
  • Specificity is the soul of narrative. -Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Specificity is the soul of good communication. -Susannah Breslin

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