1. the quality of being specific, precise, or clearly defined
2. the ability of a test or measurement to correctly identify only the intended target
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The contract lacked specificity regarding payment terms.
• Her instructions had great specificity, leaving no room for confusion.
• The diagnostic test showed high specificity for detecting the disease.
• The specificity of the antibody made it ideal for research.
• We need more specificity in our project requirements.
• The drug’s specificity reduces unwanted side effects.
• His criticism lacked specificity and was therefore unhelpful.