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uncertainty

Noun

This term describes a psychological or situational state where the future or the truth is obscured. It carries a heavy connotation of instability and risk, often evoking a sense of anxiety or hesitation in decision-making processes. In technical and scientific contexts, the word shifts from a feeling of doubt to a precise mathematical value. It refers to the quantified margin of error in a measurement, representing the range within which the true value is expected to lie.

Meanings

Noun

A state of doubt or a lack of confidence in the outcome or truth of something.

"There is still a great deal of uncertainty regarding the election results."

Noun

The quality of being unpredictable or not known in advance.

"The uncertainty of the weather makes planning an outdoor wedding difficult."

Noun

The amount by which a measurement or a value may differ from the actual true value.

"The laboratory report specifies a measurement uncertainty of plus or minus two percent."

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