uncertainty in German
uncertainty in German is Unsicherheit, Ungewissheit — uncertainty means a state of doubt or lack of sureness about something.
uncertainty in German
Unsicherheit
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
Ungewissheit
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
Unsicherheit
(countable) Something uncertain or ambiguous.
What does "uncertainty" mean?
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noun A state of doubt or lack of sureness about something.
"There was great uncertainty about whether the train would run in the snow."
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noun In science and statistics, a measure of how much a value might vary or be inexact.
"The scientists reported the uncertainty alongside their results so others could judge their accuracy."
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uncertainty in a sentence
- There was great uncertainty about whether the train would run in the snow.
- He hated the uncertainty of waiting for the test results.
- The scientists reported the uncertainty alongside their results so others could judge their accuracy.
- A larger sample usually reduces the uncertainty in an average.
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What is "uncertainty" in German?
"uncertainty" in German is Unsicherheit, Ungewissheit. uncertainty means: A state of doubt or lack of sureness about something.
How do you use "uncertainty" in a sentence?
Example: "There was great uncertainty about whether the train would run in the snow." In German, "uncertainty" is Unsicherheit, Ungewissheit.
Are there other ways to say "uncertainty" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "uncertainty": Unsicherheit, Ungewissheit.
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