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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

a band of fibrous tissue in the body that produces movement; physical strength

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Strengthening information, memory or organization by bringing them together