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   certainty

   /ˈsəːt(ɪ)nti/

   noun

   • 1. firm conviction that something is the case: "she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead" Similar confidencesurenesspositivenessconvictioncertitudereliabilityassurednessassurancevalidityconclusivenessauthoritativenesstruthfactfactualnessOpposite uncertaintydoubt
   • ▪ the quality of being reliably true: "there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law"
   • ▪ a general air of confidence: "a man exuding certainty"
   • ▪ a fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place: "the passing of the act made a general election a certainty" Similar inevitabilitynecessityforegone conclusionpredictable resultmatter of courseracing certaintycertain winnerinformal:sure thingcertdead certsure-fire winnerOpposite possibilityimpossibility
   • ▪ a person that is certain to do or win the specified thing: "he was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French certainete, from certain (see certain).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCERTAINTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something. I have told them with absolute certainty there'll be no change of policy. If you buy from reputable dealers you have more certainty about what you're getting. [+ about] Synonyms: confidence, trust, faith, conviction More Synonyms of certainty.

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   The meaning of CERTAINTY is something that is certain. How to use certainty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Certainty.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCERTAINTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something certain; an assured fact. Synonyms: truth. certainty. / ˈsɜːtəntɪ / noun. the condition of being certain. something established as certain or inevitable. for a certainty. without doubt.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › certaintyCertainty - definition of certainty by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The fact, quality, or state of being certain, especially: a. Inevitability: the certainty of death. b. The quality of being established as true: the certainty that the earth orbits the sun. c. Confidence; assurance: his certainty that things would get better. 2.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › certaintycertainty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of certainty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.