Collocations withuncertainty
These are words often used in combination withuncertainty.
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cloud of uncertainty
One of the reasons why this man is so ill, both physically and mentally—indeed, the main reason—isthe cloud of uncertainty which overhangs him.
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condition of uncertainty
Rules must account for each and every condition of uncertainty.
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considerable uncertainty
Yet there is considerable uncertainty about the future of informal care.
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continued uncertainty
There is a real risk that the continued uncertainty is deterring people, particularly in the private sector, from investing in developing projects.
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continuing uncertainty
The inter-related elements of this longterm situation include continuing uncertainty about clinical course and the development of secondary illnesses linked to immunosuppressant use.
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degree of uncertainty
As can be expected, these values are subject to a high degree of uncertainty.
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economic uncertainty
On the one hand, a clear assessment of the nation's investment prospects was masked by general economic uncertainty.
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element of uncertainty
In reality, there will often exist an element of uncertainty about a diagnosis.
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enormous uncertainty
If we were to embark on privatisation now, we would create enormous uncertainty.
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epistemic uncertainty
Mere epistemic uncertainty is not the only application of the calculus of probability.
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feeling of uncertainty
As such, the feeling of uncertainty is consistent across situations.
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financial uncertainty
Lenders and bor rowers cope with financial uncertainty by agreeing that the interest rate will be two percent more than the prevailing prime rate.
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great deal of uncertainty
The route consists of a series of sudden discoveries, and accommodates a great deal of uncertainty.
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great uncertainty
Since there is great uncertainty, it is difficult to say how realistic this scenario is.
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growing uncertainty
This emphasis seems particularly timely given the growing uncertainty of climate change and endangered species concerns that may limit agricultural uses of water.
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increased uncertainty
First, increased uncertainty makes a risk-averse firm worse off.
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increasing uncertainty
Large industrial sites continue to operate but there is increasing uncertainty about their future.
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level of uncertainty
Within the uncertain category, projects could then be ranked by level of uncertainty.
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period of uncertainty
There will be a period of uncertainty and change.
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scientific uncertainty
Policy-makers are continually faced with high levels of scientific uncertainty in designing regulatory systems.
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statistical uncertainty
The statistical uncertainty in dose measurement for each treatment category was calculated in order to assist determination of appropriate tolerance levels.
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substantial uncertainty
For most, managing mental health problems in primary care constituted an area of substantial uncertainty.
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tremendous uncertainty
There is tremendous uncertainty in the industry and among operators.
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widespread uncertainty
The book starts by pointing out the current widespread uncertainty about notions and concepts of national identity and citizenship in the face of globalisation.
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