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certainty

UK
/ˈsɜːtənti/
US
/ˈsɜrtənti/

Translations

certaintynoun
certainties
pl
UK
/ˈsɜːtənti/
US
/ˈsɜrtənti/
The certainty of her success was evident to everyone who knew her.
La certitude de son succès était évidente pour tous ceux qui la connaissaient.
Synonyms
surety
certainty
trust
reliability
definiteness
conviction
assurance
confidence
Antonyms
doubt
uncertainty
certaintyadjective
UK
/ˈsɜː.tən.ti/
US
/ˈsɝː.tən.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "certainty factor").
de certitudeEmploi attributif, surtout dans le registre technique.
The analyst applied a certainty factor to adjust the results.
L'analyste a appliqué un facteur de certitude pour ajuster les résultats.

Definitions

certaintynoun
The quality or state of being certain, especially on the basis of evidence.
The certainty of her success was evident to everyone who knew her.
Something that is certain or inevitable.
Death and taxes are often said to be the only certainties in life.
certaintyadjective
Relating to or intended to provide certainty; used attributively before another noun.
The analyst applied a certainty factor to adjust the results.
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