certainty

American  

[sur-tn-tee] / ˈsɜr tn ti /

noun

plural

certainties

1. the state of being certain.

   Synonyms:

   confidence, assurance, certitude

2. something certain; an assured fact.

   Synonyms:

   truth

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idioms

1. for / of a certainty, certainly; without a doubt.

   I suspect it, but I don't know it for a certainty.

certainty British  

/ ˈsɜːtəntɪ /

noun

1. the condition of being certain

2. something established as certain or inevitable

3. without doubt

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Related Words

See belief.

Other Word Forms

• noncertainty noun

Etymology

Origin of certainty

1250–1300; Middle English certeinte < Anglo-French, equivalent to certein certain + -te -ty ²

Example Sentences

And there is no certainty they will prioritize creating their own cybersecurity tools.

From Barron's

“Today’s announcement creates a compelling opportunity that provides certainty and immediate returns for our shareholders, enabling them to crystallize the significant value generated during our strategic review,” IHS Chief Executive Officer Sam Darwish said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Netflix said in a news release that it is confident that its own offer “provides superior value and certainty” but wants to put an end to the “ongoing distraction…caused by PSKY’s antics.”

From Barron's

“While we are confident that our transaction provides superior value and certainty, we recognize the ongoing distraction for WBD stockholders and the broader entertainment industry caused by PSKY’s antics,” Netflix said.

From MarketWatch

“While we are confident that our transaction provides superior value and certainty, we recognize the ongoing distraction for WBD stockholders and the broader entertainment industry caused by PSKY’s antics,” Netflix said.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• confidence
• inevitability
• trust