Certainty: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when you are absolutely sure about something and there is no doubt.

• She answered the question with certainty
• The team played with a sense of certainty

Commonly used to describe a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's own abilities or qualities.

• She walked into the room with confidence
• His confidence in public speaking improved through practice

Often used in situations involving promises, guarantees, or when you want to comfort someone.

• He gave us assurance that the project would be completed on time
• She expressed assurance in her team's ability

Used in more formal or philosophical contexts to describe absolute certainty or belief.

• The philosopher spoke with certitude about the existence of the soul
• His certitude was evident in the way he presented his arguments

Use this word to describe a situation where something is completely true, without any doubt.

• I have complete certainty that she will be there tomorrow.
• There is no certainty in life, except for death and taxes.

Use this word to describe the dependability or consistency of a person, product, or system.

• The reliability of this car makes it a popular choice.
• You need to show reliability if you want to be trusted on this project.

This word describes confidence in oneself or in the outcome of a situation.

• His sureness about winning the match was evident.
• She spoke with such sureness that everyone believed her.

This word is best used when talking about the precision or correctness of information, data or processes.

• The accuracy of his measurements is impressive.
• To ensure accuracy, double-check your calculations.

Use this word when referring to being completely sure about something, often used in discussions about outcomes or knowledge.

• 'There is no certainty in life
• ' 'We have absolute certainty that our team will win
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Use this word when talking about the soundness or logic of an argument, conclusion, or data. Commonly used in academic and legal contexts.

• 'The validity of the experiment's results is under review
• ' 'The court questioned the validity of the contract
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This word is suitable for describing something genuine, real, or true, often used in the context of verifying the originality of objects, documents, or art.

• 'The museum ensures the authenticity of each artifact
• ' 'Her speech was praised for its authenticity
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This word applies when referring to the believability or trustworthiness of a person, source, or information. Often used in discussions about news, research, or someone’s reputation.

• 'The journalist's credibility was questioned after the incident
• ' 'This research paper has high credibility
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