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as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
the explicitness of the instruction about human reproduction should be appropriate for the age of the students receiving it
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the user's manual is written with such rare explicitness that the average consumer actually has a chance of understanding it
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But having previously said that streaming platforms did not grasp the nuance and specificity behind Mood when it was being pitched (the show was co-produced for BBC America), Lecky thinks Wild Cherry is more sellable.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Now, researchers at OHSU have developed a blood test that can identify early-stage pancreatic cancer with high sensitivity and specificity.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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Fox News' Bartiromo asked the president whether the uncertainty over tariffs — which many economist say is causing stocks to slump — will continue or if there will be clarity for businesses.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Regulatory Challenges Remain The model faces regulatory headwinds, particularly in the US where clarity around stablecoin regulation has yet to be established.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The sandals also earn high marks for their simplicity and versatility.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Phase 4: Making photo selects and designing the story Given the photographs' profound presence, our design approach prioritized intentional restraint and simplicity, aiming to create a supportive framework that would elevate the content.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Explicitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicitness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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