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uncertainty

[ uhn-sur-tn-tee ]

noun

plural uncertainties
  1. the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy:

    His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. an instance of uncertainty, doubt, etc.
  3. unpredictability; indeterminacy; indefiniteness.


uncertainty

/ ʌˈɜːəԳɪ /

noun

  1. Also calleduncertainness the state or condition of being uncertain
  2. an uncertain matter, contingency, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of uncertainty1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English uncerteynte; equivalent to un- 1 + certainty
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The report is the most comprehensive reading of how the world's largest economy is holding up following the introduction of import taxes by President Donald Trump, which has scrambled global trade and created major uncertainty.

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In the middle of that uncertainty, the news got worse.

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The uncertainty around the campaign lasted into the new year, until a surprising twist in January.

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The uncertainty over his position comes with the inquiry's finishing line in sight.

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The president’s stated effort to make the government more efficient is creating deep uncertainty in communities across the country, with state governments, research institutions and nonprofits unable to rely on federal aid and grants.

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