sensitivitást

Sensitivitást is a term that can refer to a few related concepts, primarily in the context of measurement and perception. In a scientific or technical setting, sensitivitást generally describes the degree to which a measurement instrument can detect a change in the quantity being measured. A highly sensitive instrument will show a noticeable response even to a small change, while a less sensitive instrument might require a larger change before its reading is affected. This is often quantified as a ratio of the change in output to the change in input.

Beyond measurement, sensitivitást can also describe an individual's capacity to perceive or respond to stimuli. This can range from physical senses, such as the sensitivity of eyes to light or ears to sound, to emotional or psychological responsiveness. For example, someone might be described as having high emotional sensitivitást if they are easily affected by the feelings of others or by their environment. Similarly, in fields like biology, sensitivitást might refer to how a biological system, like a cell or organism, reacts to a particular substance or condition. The specific meaning of sensitivitást is therefore often determined by the context in which it is used.