lack of certainty
collocation in Englishmeaningsofandcertainty
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noun
uk/ˈsɜː.tən.ti/us/ˈsɝː.tən.ti/
something that cannot ...
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(Definition oflack-ofandcertaintyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The narrative mood indicates the speaker'slackofcertaintyregarding the content of the information conveyed.
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It is also referred to as an evidential, which suggests alackofcertaintyand seeks confirmation from an addressee.
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Ostwald advanced a powerful argument for thelackofcertaintyin all human endeavors, including scientific theories.
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Thelackofcertaintyencourages prejudices and vague judgements.
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I think it wrong that there should be this totallackofcertainty.
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I draw attention to thelackofcertaintyas to the commencement of an investigation.
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I feel real anxiety about thelackofcertaintyand clarity which still exists about what will happen with the authority and with the police.
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Thislackofcertaintyin my submission is wholly unacceptable when the issue is whether there has been a breach of criminal law.
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The whole trouble here is thelackofcertainty.
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There is a lack of aspiration and alackofcertaintyabout one's future, and a lack of any sense of security.
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This again gives the whole meaning of this part of the clause much greater scope and much greater obscurity andlackofcertainty.
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There is about it alackofcertaintythat is inimical to the proper notion of a judicial system.
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Thelackofcertaintyin its work is causing immense problems.
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I should like to know what is meant by "lackofcertainty".
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Even their utterances had a defensive tone, indicating alackofcertaintythat the chosen course was the right one.
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One of the major problems with the existing system of grants has been thelackofcertaintyover grant entitlement.
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With court cases, thelackofcertaintyof a successful outcome makes people unwilling to risk legal costs.
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Thelackofcertaintyand delay has been one of the most worrying aspects in this regard.
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The next point of misunderstanding is thelackofcertaintyof exports rising.
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I believe that thislackofcertaintyis a major factor in the strain of modern life and that we must take account of it.
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There is absolute chaos, because of thelackofcertaintythat bus deregulation has meant for rural areas.
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Another matter is thelackofcertaintyabout future routes dragging on for years.
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