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uncertainty

/ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/

/ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/

uncertaintynoun

uncertainties

Translations

The uncertainty of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

L’incertitude des prévisions météorologiques a rendu difficile l’organisation de l’événement en plein air.

Additional translations

hésitationPour une hésitation intérieure ou un manque d’assurance dans la décision.

douteSurtout pour l’idée de manque d’assurance ou de confiance.

Definitions

The state of being unsure or not having complete knowledge about something.

The uncertainty of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

A situation where the outcome or result is not known or predictable.

The uncertainty surrounding the election results caused anxiety among the citizens.

A lack of confidence or assurance in one's actions or decisions.

Her uncertainty about the job offer made her hesitate to accept it immediately.

A quantified parameter that characterises the dispersion of the values that could reasonably be attributed to a measured quantity.

The uncertainty of the voltage measurement was ±0.02 V.

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uncertaintyadjective

/ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/

/ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "uncertainty analysis").

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Additional translations

incertainEmploi lié à la notion d’incertitude ; en contexte technique, le français préfère souvent un groupe nominal comme « analyse d’incertitude ».

Definitions

Relating to or associated with uncertainty, especially when used to modify another noun.

The team performed an uncertainty analysis to assess potential risks.