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Uncertainty or incertitude refers to epistemic situations involving imperfect or unknown information. It applies to predictions of future events, to physical measurements that are already made, or to the unknown. Uncertainty arises in partially observable or stochastic environments, as well as due to ignorance, indolence, or both.
Uncertainty definition: the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy. See examples of UNCERTAINTY used in a sentence.
uncertainty: 1 n the state of being unsure of something Synonyms: doubt , doubtfulness , dubiety , dubiousness , incertitude Antonyms: certainty the state of being certain Types: show 7 types... hide 7 types... arriere pensee , mental reservation , reservation an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly distrust ...
How to use uncertain in a sentence. not known beyond doubt : dubious; not having certain knowledge : doubtful; not clearly identified or defined… See the full definition
Britannica Dictionary definition of UNCERTAINTY. 1. [noncount] : the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt. There is some uncertainty about the company's future. He accepted the position without hesitation or uncertainty. 2. [count] : something that is doubtful or unknown : something that is uncertain — usually plural.
Uncertain definition: Not known or established; questionable. Deidre clenched her fists, uncertain what game the deity played with her.
The 1990s were a period of high uncertainty for businesses. The economy became a source of uncertainty and discontent. There is considerable uncertainty in our understanding of global warming. There's considerable uncertainty as to whether the government's job creation strategies will work. They are facing some uncertainty about their jobs.
