certainty
Pronunciation: [ˈsɜr.tən.ti]
Word
Context: “confidence”
(noun) the state of being sure about something. When you feel certainty, it means you believe something is true without any doubt, like being sure that the sun will rise tomorrow.
Example
She spoke with certainty about her choice, knowing it was the right one.
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He expressed uncertainty about his decision to move, feeling unsure if it was best.
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How can you have such certainty in your answer?
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) a measure of how sure we are about a particular fact or outcome, especially in studies or experiments. It helps us know how likely something is to happen.
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The scientist reported a high certainty in her results after conducting multiple tests.
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There was a lack of certainty in the data, making the conclusions difficult to trust.
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What level of certainty can we expect from this experiment's results?
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