stated uncertainty
[/ˈsteɪtɪd ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/]
noun phrasepl: stated uncertainties
incerteza declarada
1. A formally expressed or explicitly communicated doubt, lack of confidence, or inability to determine something with precision
The scientist presented the stated uncertainty of their measurements in the research report.
O cientista apresentou a incerteza declarada de suas medições no relatório de pesquisa.
2. In technical and scientific contexts, the explicit acknowledgment of measurement error or variability in data
The stated uncertainty in the survey results was ±3 percentage points.
A incerteza declarada nos resultados da pesquisa foi de ±3 pontos percentuais.
3. A qualification or caveat explicitly made regarding confidence in a statement, prediction, or conclusion
The economist expressed stated uncertainty about next quarter's growth projections.
O economista expressou incerteza declarada sobre as projeções de crescimento do próximo trimestre.
This phrase is primarily used in scientific, academic, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in research papers, engineering reports, and official documentation where precision and transparency about data limitations are valued. The term reflects a cultural emphasis on methodological rigor and intellectual honesty in conveying information.
Related Idioms & Phrases
with stated uncertainty
express stated uncertainty about
within the stated uncertainty
subject to stated uncertainty
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