cer|tain|ly — «SUR tuhn lee», adverb. 1. without a doubt; surely: »I will certainly be at the party. “Do you still think the same?” “Certainly.” 2. with certainty; without fail: »He will regret this act as certainly as the sun will rise tomorrow. 3. admittedly … Useful english dictionary
cer|tain|ty — «SUR tuhn tee», noun, plural ties. 1. freedom from doubt; being certain: »The man s certainty was amusing, for we could all see that he was wrong. SYNONYM(S): assurance, conviction, certitude. 2. something certain; a sure fact: »The coming of… … Useful english dictionary
cer´tain|ness — cer|tain «SUR tuhn», adjective, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. without a doubt; sure: »It is certain that 2 and 3 do not make 4. I am certain these are the facts. He is certain to change his mind. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sure. (Cf. ↑sure) 2. known but … Useful english dictionary
cer·tain·ty — /ˈsɚtn̩ti/ noun, pl ties 1 [noncount] : the state of being or feeling certain about something Scientists still do not know with any degree of certainty why the disease spread so quickly. We cannot predict the outcome with absolute/any certainty.… … Useful english dictionary
as´cer|tain´a|bly — as|cer|tain|a|ble «AS uhr TAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be ascertained. –as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness, noun. –as´cer|tain´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness — as|cer|tain|a|ble «AS uhr TAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be ascertained. –as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness, noun. –as´cer|tain´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
as|cer|tain|a|ble — «AS uhr TAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be ascertained. –as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness, noun. –as´cer|tain´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
as´cer|tain´ment — as|cer|tain «AS uhr TAYN», transitive verb. to find out for certain by trial and research; make sure of; determine: »The detective tried to ascertain the facts about the robbery. The question is how to ascertain what the people really want… … Useful english dictionary
as|cer|tain — «AS uhr TAYN», transitive verb. to find out for certain by trial and research; make sure of; determine: »The detective tried to ascertain the facts about the robbery. The question is how to ascertain what the people really want (Atlantic).… … Useful english dictionary
un|cer´tain|ness — un|cer|tain «uhn SUR tuhn», adjective. 1. not known with certainty; not finally established; in doubt; dubious: »The election results were still uncertain. 2. not sure; doubtful: »to be uncertain if a candidate will win. She came so late that she … Useful english dictionary
