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- Dictionaryuncertainty/ʌnˈsəːtnti/
noun
- 1. the state of being uncertain: "times of uncertainty and danger" Similar Opposite
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3 days ago · The uncertainty principle, also known as Heisenberg's indeterminacy principle, is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics. It states that there is a limit to the precision with which certain pairs of physical properties, such as position and momentum, can be simultaneously known.
4 days ago · noun. being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance. synonyms: precariousness, uncertainty. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Uncertainness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/uncertainness. Accessed 02 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...
Jun 25, 2024 · Not knowing when something will happen can cause anxiety, but until now we didn’t have any idea why, said Drew Fox, associate professor of psychology at UC Davis. The first step in addressing this problem is being more precise about how we define “uncertainty,” he said.
Jun 25, 2024 · By breaking down the concept of 'uncertainty' in anxiety-inducing situations, the researchers hope to get a better understanding of the mechanisms behind fear and anxiety, including ways to treat...
Jun 13, 2024 · The truth of any proposition concerning the outcome of an experiment is uncertain before the experiment is performed. Many other uncertain propositions cannot be defined in terms of repeatable experiments.
Jun 25, 2024 · By breaking down the concept of uncertainty in anxiety-inducing situations, the researchers hope to get a better understanding of the mechanisms behind fear and anxiety, including ways to treat...
2 days ago · Highly entitative groups have interdependent members and a clear sense of identity that is distinct from those of other groups. According to uncertainty-identity theory, identifying with such groups can reduce self-uncertainty, as individuals can define the self in terms of a clear, distinct prototype and manage uncertainty regarding who they are.
