Certainty
noun
The state of being absolutely sure or confident about something.
She could say with certainty that the job was hers.
Often appears as...
- absolute certainty
- with certainty
noun
Something that is certain or established beyond doubt.
Death and taxes are the only certainties in life.
Often appears as...
- a certainty
- the only certainty
noun
In legal or academic context, the principle that a clear and specific legal rule will be applied.
The certainty principle in law demands a specific cause and effect.
Often appears as...
- legal certainty
- certainty principle
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Technical
noun
The state of being absolutely sure or confident about something.
She could say with certainty that the job was hers.
Often appears as...
- absolute certainty
- with certainty
noun
Something that is certain or established beyond doubt.
Death and taxes are the only certainties in life.
Often appears as...
- a certainty
- the only certainty
noun
In legal or academic context, the principle that a clear and specific legal rule will be applied.
The certainty principle in law demands a specific cause and effect.
Often appears as...
- legal certainty
- certainty principle
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Confidence
Use 'certainty' to show strong belief in a future event or outcome.
With how well she interviewed, there was a certainty she'd get the position.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Correct
'Certainty' does not mean the outcome will happen, it expresses confidence.
He spoke with certainty, but the election results surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'certainty' can sound arrogant. Use it when you're truly confident.
She avoided claiming certainty about the merger, aware of the unpredictable factors.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Confidence
Use 'certainty' to show strong belief in a future event or outcome.
With how well she interviewed, there was a certainty she'd get the position.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Correct
'Certainty' does not mean the outcome will happen, it expresses confidence.
He spoke with certainty, but the election results surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'certainty' can sound arrogant. Use it when you're truly confident.
She avoided claiming certainty about the merger, aware of the unpredictable factors.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Confidence
Use 'certainty' to show strong belief in a future event or outcome.
With how well she interviewed, there was a certainty she'd get the position.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Correct
'Certainty' does not mean the outcome will happen, it expresses confidence.
He spoke with certainty, but the election results surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'certainty' can sound arrogant. Use it when you're truly confident.
She avoided claiming certainty about the merger, aware of the unpredictable factors.
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Why good leaders make...
Bad system of survival. The modern day is exactly the same thing. The world is filled with danger, things that are trying to frustrate our lives or reduce our success, reduce our opportunity for success. It could be the ups and downs in the economy, the uncertainty of the stock market. It could be a new technology that renders
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Can you solve the...
and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count. Nevertheless, they all know no one would ever risk trying to leave without absolute certainty of success. After much pressure from human rights groups,
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The incredible...
Maggie's actually smarter than our most advanced design tools. What do I mean by that? If her owner picks up that leash, Maggie knows with a fair degree of certainty it's time to go for a walk. And how did she learn? Well, every time the owner picked up the leash, they went for a walk.
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I grew up in the...
It's hard because righteous indignation, that sense of certainty that ours is the right side, is so seductive. It's hard because it means extending empathy and compassion to people who show us hostility and contempt. The impulse to respond in kind is so tempting,
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Cloudy climate change:...
So that would represent a dramatic change of climate. So it's vitally important for scientists to predict the change in temperature with as much precision as possible so that society can plan for the future. The present range of uncertainty is simply too large
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The Uncertainty...
Perhaps he has an opinion on the matter. Ha ha. Very amusing. Albert, the uncertainty principle works. It functions, and it allows us to make use of the quantum world. The goal of scientific pursuit should not be merely to make use of the world around us.
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How do nuclear power...
This mix must be isolated from the environment until it has all safely decayed. Many countries propose deep time storage in tunnels drilled far underground, but none have been built, and there's great uncertainty about their long-term security.
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What is the Heisenberg...
from literary criticism to sports commentary. Uncertainty is often explained as a result of measurement, that the act of measuring an object's position changes its speed, or vice versa. The real origin is much deeper and more amazing.
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The Tipping Point PIPE...
there's uncertainty in climate projection not least because we don't know what our generation when we're older is going to be doing and what the future generations are going to be doing but based on the current trajectory the
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How to deal with...
replied certainty I needed certainty in an uncertain world but we live in an uncertain world and so there has to be a way to find balance detaching from gaslighting does not mean total
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Why good leaders make...
Bad system of survival. The modern day is exactly the same thing. The world is filled with danger, things that are trying to frustrate our lives or reduce our success, reduce our opportunity for success. It could be the ups and downs in the economy, the uncertainty of the stock market. It could be a new technology that renders
Video examples
Can you solve the...
and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count. Nevertheless, they all know no one would ever risk trying to leave without absolute certainty of success. After much pressure from human rights groups,
Video examples
The incredible...
Maggie's actually smarter than our most advanced design tools. What do I mean by that? If her owner picks up that leash, Maggie knows with a fair degree of certainty it's time to go for a walk. And how did she learn? Well, every time the owner picked up the leash, they went for a walk.
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I grew up in the...
It's hard because righteous indignation, that sense of certainty that ours is the right side, is so seductive. It's hard because it means extending empathy and compassion to people who show us hostility and contempt. The impulse to respond in kind is so tempting,
Video examples
Cloudy climate change:...
So that would represent a dramatic change of climate. So it's vitally important for scientists to predict the change in temperature with as much precision as possible so that society can plan for the future. The present range of uncertainty is simply too large
Video examples
The Uncertainty...
Perhaps he has an opinion on the matter. Ha ha. Very amusing. Albert, the uncertainty principle works. It functions, and it allows us to make use of the quantum world. The goal of scientific pursuit should not be merely to make use of the world around us.
Video examples
How do nuclear power...
This mix must be isolated from the environment until it has all safely decayed. Many countries propose deep time storage in tunnels drilled far underground, but none have been built, and there's great uncertainty about their long-term security.
Video examples
What is the Heisenberg...
from literary criticism to sports commentary. Uncertainty is often explained as a result of measurement, that the act of measuring an object's position changes its speed, or vice versa. The real origin is much deeper and more amazing.
Video examples
The Tipping Point PIPE...
there's uncertainty in climate projection not least because we don't know what our generation when we're older is going to be doing and what the future generations are going to be doing but based on the current trajectory the
Video examples
How to deal with...
replied certainty I needed certainty in an uncertain world but we live in an uncertain world and so there has to be a way to find balance detaching from gaslighting does not mean total
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Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
We need to have complete certainty that things will work out, not because we are righteous or wise, but because of the time, the effort, the prayers, and the tools we are using. From the moment we are given awareness about some bigger picture or mission, we have to have complete focus on what to do to get to that place.
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George W. Bush
American President
The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no one the certainty of his self-approved wisdom.
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Jose Manuel Barroso
Portuguese Politician
For investor confidence, it is important that there is certainty about the future of Ireland in E.U.
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Erich Fromm
American Psychologist
Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.
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Michael Crichton
American Author
I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.
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Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
You don't raise taxes in times of such uncertainty.
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Yorgos Lanthimos
Greek Director
Uncertainty helps keep actors on edge.
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Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
We need to have complete certainty that things will work out, not because we are righteous or wise, but because of the time, the effort, the prayers, and the tools we are using. From the moment we are given awareness about some bigger picture or mission, we have to have complete focus on what to do to get to that place.
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George W. Bush
American President
The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no one the certainty of his self-approved wisdom.
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Jose Manuel Barroso
Portuguese Politician
For investor confidence, it is important that there is certainty about the future of Ireland in E.U.
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Erich Fromm
American Psychologist
Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.
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Michael Crichton
American Author
I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.
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Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
You don't raise taxes in times of such uncertainty.
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Yorgos Lanthimos
Greek Director
Uncertainty helps keep actors on edge.
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