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Specificity refers to the degree to which a term, concept, or phenomenon is distinct and clearly defined. It is a fundamental concept in various fields, including biology, chemistry, and information science. In biology, specificity is often used to describe the ability of a biological molecule, such as an antibody or enzyme, to bind to a particular target molecule. For example, an antibody with high specificity will bind only to its specific antigen, while an antibody with low specificity will bind to multiple antigens.
In chemistry, specificity is used to describe the ability of a chemical reaction to occur with a
In information science, specificity is used to describe the ability of a search engine or other information
Specificity is often contrasted with sensitivity, which refers to the ability of a test or system to