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   May 12, 2012 · Unclear could mean the same but also might suggest that the information is confusing, either as a result of poor use of language or perhaps through contradicting information. Ambiguous is when something can have more than one meaning or refer to more than one subject and the listener/reader might have difficulty knowing exactly what it is you are describing.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unclearUnclear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of UNCLEAR is not clear. How to use unclear in a sentence. ... Definition; Definition; Synonyms; Example Sentences; ... Britannica English: Translation of ...

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › unclearUNCLEAR - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "UNCLEAR": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNCLEAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   UNCLEAR definition: 1. not obvious or easy to see or know: 2. If you are unclear about something, you are not certain…. Learn more.

5. owl.purdue.edu › owl › general_writingImproving Sentence Clarity - Purdue OWL®

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   Also, notice how much more difficult it is for a reader to follow the meaning of the second sentence compared to the first one. Avoid noun strings. Try not to string nouns together one after the other because a series of nouns is difficult to understand. One way to revise a string of nouns is to change one noun to a verb. Unclear (string of nouns):

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English unclear un‧clear / ˌʌnˈklɪə $ -ˈklɪr / adjective 1 CLEAR/EASY TO UNDERSTAND difficult to understand or be sure about, so that there is doubt or confusion The terms of the contract are very unclear. 2 → be unclear about something Examples from the Corpus unclear • The causes of the ...

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   What does unclear mean in English?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English un‧clear /ˌʌnˈklɪə◂ $ -ˈklɪr◂/ ●●○ adjective 1 difficult to understand or be sure about, so that there is doubt or confusion The terms of the contract are very unclear. 2 → be unclear about something Examples from the Corpus unclear • The causes of the disease are unclear.

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   What does it mean if information is unclear?

   • Unclear could mean the same but also might suggest that the information is confusing, either as a result of poor use of language or perhaps through contradicting information.

   Difference between "vague", "unclear" and "ambiguous"

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   What does unclear mean in Greek?

   • Greek accents are often unclear and (apart from rough-breathing marks) have been omitted. The text includes a large number of marginal notes that are printed in small font and are sometimes unclear. Unclear definition: not clear or definite; ambiguous. See examples of UNCLEAR used in a sentence.

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   What does not as clear mean?

   • Not as clear (adverbial phrase embedded between the subject and the verb): Industrial spying, because of the growing use of computers to store and process corporate information, is increasing rapidly. Not as clear (subordinate clause embedded between the subject and the verb):

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   What does clear adverb mean?

   • Clear (adverbial phrase at the end): Industrial spying is increasing rapidly because of the growing use of computers to store and process corporate information. Clear (subordinate clause at the beginning): When she taught this class last semester, our professor made us read all about industrial spying. Clear (subordinateclause is at the end):

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   Does unclear wording make treatment less effective?

   • The fact of the matter is, is that the policy is totally unclear. The evidence suggests that unclear wording can be dangerous or at best make the treatment less effective. Second, although we are selecting for study children who are regarded as having pragmatic difficulties, the exact nature of those difficulties remains unclear.

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   Unclear definition: not clear or definite; ambiguous. See examples of UNCLEAR used in a sentence.