Sensitivity

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Sensitivity

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1. The ability of electronic equipment to amplify a signal, measured by the minimum strength of signal input capable of causing a desired value of output. The lower the input signal for a given output, the higher the sensitivity. </dd>
2. In measurements, the derivative representing the change in instrument indication produced by a change in the variable being measured. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use