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sensitivity training

American  

noun

  1. a form of group therapy designed to develop understanding of oneself and others through free, unstructured discussion.


Etymology

Origin of sensitivity training

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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Chip Ganassi Racing fired Larson and he was suspended by NASCAR, which required him to complete a sensitivity training course for reinstatement.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Huggins agreed to a three-game suspension, a $1 million salary reduction and sensitivity training.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Hall, the spokesperson for DOPL, said that panel members do not currently receive sensitivity training, emphasizing that the division's role in administering the panels is "clerical."

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2023

The CNN anchor, who will return to the air Wednesday after making offensive comments about women, will enter a sensitivity training program.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2023

You may have heard the talk of diversity, sensitivity training, and body cameras.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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