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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCERTAINTY | definition in the Cambridge English 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. See how to use certainty in sentences and collocations with other words.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › certaintyCertainty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of certainty. noun. the state of being certain. “his certainty reassured the others”. see more. noun. something that is certain. “his victory is a certainty ”. synonyms: foregone conclusion, sure thing.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcertainty 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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCERTAINTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Certainty is the state of being definite or having no doubts about something. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of certainty with examples and synonyms from Collins Dictionary.

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

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   Certainty is the state of being certain, or something that is clearly established or assured. Find out the meaning, synonyms, and usage of certainty in various contexts, with examples from literature and idioms.