The word
"ambiguity" refers to a situation or statement that is unclear, confusing, or has more than one possible interpretation.
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III: No other discipline concentrates as much on the effects of
ambiguity of individual words and phrases.
There is a lot of
ambiguity in understanding the true role of a business analyst.
Celebrate successes as they come, and practice dealing
with ambiguity in the meantime.
The discussion indicated that there is a degree of
ambiguity as to what people mean by terms such as governance and capacity building.
A big player's arrival or anticipated arrival is welcomed with
ambiguity on the status of the incumbent.
Because different states may have different minimum coverage requirements, financial responsibility clauses reduce
ambiguity by stating the policy holder always meets that requirement.
And despite great performers, there isn't a lot of moral
ambiguity between good / bad characters.
The listener is encouraged to interact with this device, but with a sense of
ambiguity over what's actually being heard and where that sound is from.
Yet the law simply says this change takes effect in 2018,
creating ambiguity on this point.
Investors are concerned with regard to the legal
ambiguity surrounding ICOs now that government agencies and central banks have started to get involved.
It has brought on a new thirst for clarity, precision, and freedom
from ambiguity, all to be construed in terms of the models of the scientific method itself.
This case fits very nicely into our discussion about the need to
avoid ambiguity in statements about law.
Don't play games and hint with
such ambiguity that your intended sex partner has no idea what you want.
And why should anyone want to live with
ambiguity when there are rival movements offering clarity and certainty?
There is just too much negativity and
ambiguity at the club at the moment, not only do the fans feel it, I'm sure the players feel it themselves too.
Also I was wondering if you could provide some explanation as to why, even among the vegan / holistic lifestyles, there is such
ambiguity around food combining.
Note, that the system I describe does not require a court to create a hard rule
where ambiguity rules.
The law goes further than the common «no means no» standard, which has been blamed for bringing
ambiguity into investigations of sexual assault cases.
Let us begin by shifting emphasis from finding the right answer to creating school cultures that encourage risk - taking and
embrace ambiguity.
Creating and maintaining structure within a team can also help agents stay focused and
remove ambiguity regarding individual roles.
There's a great degree of
ambiguity here as to how they select who to feature, so my advice would be selective in choosing ones that best reflect your style and aesthetic.
But if that does happen, it will have to be a situation where both parties announce to the world that whatever
ambiguity existed in the relationship is gone.
The researchers discovered that the benefits to men who small talk are more pronounced in negotiation situations that are characterized by
more ambiguity and where small talk is not necessarily expected.
There was not
much ambiguity in the statement as adopted, but there was plenty of avoidance.
The deliberate
ambiguity there seems provocative in the worst sense of the word.
While the authors note the uncertainties and limitations of contemporary climate models — particularly around the timing and intensity of impacts — there is
little ambiguity about the responsibility of the oil industry.
And when we make a move in some area to create a new pattern, there is likely to be
enough ambiguity about it to make us retreat.
Gender ambiguity is a consistent trait through this series, in some, the viewer is not sure of the sexuality, in others the feminine features of the artist are clearly evident.
Solid understanding of global objectives and the ability to navigate
through ambiguity and change while remaining focused on local goals.
In this way, although the paintings are fully representational, the incidental surface qualities introduce a degree of abstraction and
visual ambiguity.
A securely attached person is better able to
tolerate ambiguity in relationships knowing that reassurance will be there when it is needed.
As the idea of buyer personas grows, I'm seeing with increased frequency a blur between the two, resulting in
greater ambiguity and wasted growth resources.
A good amount of photos can provide information to make the legal process more streamlined and with
less ambiguity.
The artworks
present ambiguity, offering an image that is beyond the page, and a reflection from an unknown object, be it wire fence or trees.
A critical point of entry is the potential for
ambiguity often associated with abstraction.