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uncertainty

/ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/

/ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/

uncertaintynoun

uncertainties

Translations

The uncertainty of the weather makes it hard to plan outdoor activities.

Неопределенность погоды затрудняет планирование мероприятий на свежем воздухе.

Her uncertainty about the decision was evident in her hesitation.

Ее неуверенность в принятом решении была очевидна в ее колебаниях.

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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").

Definitions

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

The team performed an uncertainty analysis to assess potential risks.