TechnologyJuly 13, 2026

granularity

/ˌɡrænjəˈlærəti/

Definition

The quality of being precise and detailed; the level of depth or resolution within a set of data.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'granulum,' meaning 'small grain,' and the suffix '-ity.' It originally referred to the physical texture of something composed of small particles before evolving to describe the level of detail or 'fineness' in analysis.

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