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Definition of specificity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

specificity

noun
 
/ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/
 
/ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/
[uncountable, countable]
(plural specificities)
(formal)
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  1. the quality of being specific
    • The reporter’s recommendations lack specificity.
    • Researchers need to be sensitive to cultural specificities.
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