sensitivity / sensibilities
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sensitivity
The quality of reacting strongly to external stimuli, feelings, or criticism; sensitivity.
Wegen seiner großen Empfindlichkeit nimmt er sich jede Bemerkung zu Herzen.
Because of his great sensitivity, he takes every comment to heart.
sensitivity
In technology, the degree to which a measuring device or sensor responds even to small changes in a signal or value.
Du kannst die Empfindlichkeit des Mikrofons in den Audioeinstellungen anpassen.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone in the audio settings.
sensibilities
A delicate topic or sore point where one must be careful not to hurt anyone. Often used in the plural.
Bei internationalen Verhandlungen muss man die nationalen Empfindlichkeiten berücksichtigen.
In international negotiations, one must take national sensibilities into account.
The word can be derived well: the verb 'empfinden' (to feel/perceive) becomes the adjective 'empfindlich' (sensitive), and from that the noun 'die Empfindlichkeit' (sensitivity). It describes the quality of being sensitive.
Er ist sehr empfindlich, was Geräusche angeht.
He is very sensitive when it comes to noise.
The context shows the meaning: if the word refers to people, it means sensitivity. In connection with technology, it is about the response of a device. In politics or social interaction, it refers to delicate topics.
Ihre Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Kälte ist sehr ausgeprägt.
Her sensitivity to cold is very pronounced.
In a technical context, 'Empfindlichkeit' (sensitivity) is often used with verbs like 'einstellen' (to set), 'anpassen' (to adjust), 'erhöhen' (to increase), or 'verringern' (to decrease).
Ich muss die Empfindlichkeit meiner Computermaus noch anpassen.
I still need to adjust the sensitivity of my computer mouse.
When it is about delicate topics, the plural 'die Empfindlichkeiten' (sensibilities) is often used. Typical verbs here are 'berücksichtigen' (to take into account), 'respektieren' (to respect), or 'verletzen' (to offend/hurt).
Der Diplomat kennt die politischen Empfindlichkeiten in der Region sehr gut.
The diplomat knows the political sensibilities in the region very well.
dissolution / solution / resolution
With technical devices, both words can be connected with detecting details or changes. Auflösung refers to the amount or level of accuracy of the image details that can be displayed, while Empfindlichkeit indicates how strongly a sensor responds even to small changes in a signal. Use „Auflösung“ for level of detail and „Empfindlichkeit“ for the response to signals.
Die Empfindlichkeit des Sensors lässt sich für kleine Signaländerungen erhöhen.
The sensor's sensitivity can be increased to detect small signal changes.
Die Kamera hat eine hohe Auflösung und zeigt viele feine Bilddetails.
The camera has a high resolution and shows many fine image details.
