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   cer·tain·ty

   /ˈsərtntē/

   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 fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place: "an immediate transfer would be a certainty" Similar inevitabilitynecessityforegone conclusionpredictable resultmatter of courseracing certaintycertain winnerinformal:sure thingcertdead certsure-fire winnerOpposite possibilityimpossibility
   • ▪ a person or thing that may be relied on: "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 completely confident or having no doubt about something, or something that cannot be doubted or is very likely to happen. Learn more about the meaning, usage and collocations of certainty with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Certainty is something that is certain or the quality of being certain. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word certainty from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of certainty as a state of being confident or having no doubt, or as something that is very likely to happen. Find out how to use certainty in sentences and with other words.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCERTAINTY definition and meaning | Collins English 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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   noun. something that is certain. “his victory is a certainty ”. synonyms: foregone conclusion, sure thing. see more. the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt. something that is a sure to occur; a foregone conclusion. the quality of being predictable with great confidence.

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   Certainty is the state of being certain or something established as certain or inevitable. Find out the origin, synonyms, idioms, and usage of the word certainty with examples from various sources.

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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.