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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
noun
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
Ungewissheit
noun
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
Unsicherheit
noun
(countable) Something uncertain or ambiguous.

What does "uncertainty" mean?

  1. noun A state of doubt or lack of sureness about something.
    "There was great uncertainty about whether the train would run in the snow."
  2. 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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