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ambiguity

noun

ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; uncertainty of meaning.

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

The ambiguity in his statement caused confusion.

Legal documents should avoid ambiguity.

uncertainty, vagueness, obscurity

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uncertainty, vagueness

Entry 2

vagueness, obscurity, uncertainty

Entry 3

uncertainty, vagueness, obscurity

clarity, certainty, precision, transparency, explicitness

Entry 1

clarity, certainty

Entry 2

clarity, precision, transparency

Entry 3

clarity, explicitness, precision

complete agreement among all members of a group

A process of transformation from one form to another, especially in biology, such as the change from...

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions...

An expression of blame or disapproval.