The uncertainty of the outcome. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
For example, we use the term uncertainty all the time in science. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. Scientists Urge Action On Climate Change] Reference
What you call uncertainty, I call excessive greed. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
"It removes near-term uncertainty around the bank.". From Wordnik.com. [GMAC Obtains Waiver for Bank,] Reference
A life without uncertainty is impossible to imagine. From Wordnik.com. [Uncertainty over cuts will hit the vulnerable hardest] Reference
Bharti's low valuations reflect short-term uncertainty. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Bharti shares rise after Zain approves Africa sale] Reference
Shannon uncertainty is a probability function (- log2 p). From Wordnik.com. [Aiguy's Computer] Reference
Heisenberg's uncertainty is inviolable (as far as we know). From Wordnik.com. [Dawkins on the OOL] Reference
And this uncertainty is naturally causing a huge amount of stress. From Wordnik.com. [Uncertainty over cuts will hit the vulnerable hardest] Reference
There is also short-term uncertainty in the aerospace supply chain. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
In the English literature the name uncertainty principle became most common. From Wordnik.com. [The Uncertainty Principle] Reference
Shannon uncertainty is defined from the perspective of a particular observer. From Wordnik.com. [Aiguy's Computer] Reference
While there may be further near term uncertainty, we retain our positive stance. From Wordnik.com. [Glaxo lifts stake in US partner Theravance, but shares slip on heart drug competition concerns] Reference
Longer-term uncertainty moved in step with the shorter-term VIX through the week. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. Recovery Continues, Europe Doesn't Matter - Yahoo! Finance] Reference
The convergence has come as short-term uncertainty has risen from complacent levels. From Wordnik.com. [Waiting for the Great Pumpkin - Yahoo! Finance] Reference
"But there aren't any buyers at this point because the near-term uncertainty is so high.". From Wordnik.com. [Bloomberg] Reference
Reflecting investors' fear over short-term uncertainty, the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX. From Wordnik.com. [Wall Street slips late on Portugal fears - Yahoo! Finance] Reference
Although there is medium term uncertainty regarding the nature of the gold buying market. From Wordnik.com. [Blogposts | guardian.co.uk] Reference
Addressing these and other areas of scientific uncertainty is a major priority of the U.S. From Wordnik.com. [About: Blinded by Science] Reference
For investors willing to stomach short-term uncertainty, Tunisia's foray into democracy may pay off. From Wordnik.com. [Comcast-NBC deal approval could Tuesday: WSJ - MarketWatch] Reference
"(It) should increase short-term uncertainty about SAP's future strategy" and hit the firm's shares. From Wordnik.com. [ireland.com Breaking News] Reference
Of particular concern was the different meaning of the word uncertainty to scientists and politicians. From Wordnik.com. [Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming RSS Newsfeed] Reference
"Our business customers are mired in uncertainty and are reluctant to invest in their businesses," Chase said. From Wordnik.com. [The 14th Banker: Misdiagnosis of Small Business Act] Reference
The legislation also creates long-term uncertainty with regard to the extent and form of government assistance. From Wordnik.com. [Hank Paulson's Fannie Gamble] Reference
If nothing else, it signals long term uncertainty about Monsanto's profit margins, which achieves the same effect. From Wordnik.com. [How to stop Monsanto, for good] Reference
Trevors and Abel fail to recognize that Shannon uncertainty is defined from the perspective of a particular observer. From Wordnik.com. [Aiguy's Computer] Reference
"While short-term uncertainty persists, we believe that the stock's overall risk-reward is compelling at current levels.". From Wordnik.com. [Hardware Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha] Reference
"However, those investors must be able to tolerate the lack of liquidity and term uncertainty that comes with failed auctions.". From Wordnik.com. ['Auction-Rate' Freeze Thaws a Little] Reference
On balance, our end markets continue to hold substantial opportunities for us despite the short-term uncertainty and challenges. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
But with the housing market still weak, the uncertainty is making the prospect of buying — or selling — a home that much dicier. From Wordnik.com. [Other Ways the 'Foreclosure Crisis' Could Sting Homeowners] Reference
"In an environment of uncertain final demand, exchange-rate uncertainty is having an outsized negative impact on business sentiment.". From Wordnik.com. [China, India Manufacturing Surge, Rest Of Asia-Pacific Lags] Reference
Despite the short-term uncertainty, Syfrets remained confident about long-term growth in the economy because of positive fundamentals. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The coming change in command, announced Wednesday, could generate short-term uncertainty, denting the price of General Dynamics shares. From Wordnik.com. [General Dynamics: Change and Opportunity] Reference
RICHARD AEDY: The longer term uncertainty though would also mean that staff will be looking to leave too, thinking of their own futures. From Wordnik.com. [Australian Government Media Releases [All Portfolios]] Reference
"All that uncertainty translates into significant volatility in the markets and that is why you are seeing a lot of these fluctuations.". From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
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