ambiguity
am
ˌæm
ām
bi
bi
gui
ˈgjuə
gyooē
ty
ti
ti
British pronunciation
/ˌæmbɪɡjˈuːɪti/

Definition & Meaning of "ambiguity"in English

Ambiguity
01

the quality of a phrase or statement having multiple interpretations due to its wording or context

example
Examples
The language of the law often has room for ambiguity, leading to various interpretations by lawyers and judges.
Her statement was filled with ambiguity, leaving everyone unsure of her true intentions.
02

the state of being unclear due to multiple possible meanings

example
Examples
Without specific dates in the old letter, there was ambiguity about when the events actually occurred.
To avoid any ambiguity, it's important to define all the terms before drafting the agreement.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store