Uncertainty 07
Uncertainty 07 : Definition: degree to which a calculated, estimated, or observed value may deviate from the true value. Sample Usage: The uncertainty in the estimate was due to a lack of information for the particular environment and situation. Annotation: (1) Uncertainty may stem from many causes, including the lack of information. (2) The concept of uncertainty is useful in understanding that likelihoods and consequences can oftentimes not be predicted with a high degree of precision or accuracy