ambiguity (ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪtɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- the possibility of interpreting an expression in two or more distinct ways
- an instance of this, as in the sentence an instance of this, as in the sentence they are cooking apples
- vagueness or uncertainty of meaning ⇒
there are several ambiguities in the situation
Synonyms
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vagueness,
doubt,
puzzle,
uncertainty,
obscurity,
enigma,
equivocation,
inconclusiveness,
indefiniteness,
dubiety,
dubiousness,
tergiversation,
indeterminateness,
equivocality,
doubtfulness,
equivocacy
Usage examples
But whatever came out of this encounter, for good or for bad, there had to be no ambiguity.
, The Only Game (1991)Surely here was an issue on which there could be no ambiguity.
Spiked (2002)In its indecision, the administration seems to have resorted to ambiguity.
Irish Times (2002)The ambiguity is thought to reflect deep divisions within the administration on what should be done.
Independent (1998)Company - To avoid any ambiguity in which part of our operation we are concerned with this should be defined first.
, Market-led Strategic Change (1991)