definiteness

noun

Definition of definitenessnext
as in determinacy

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  1. determinacy
  2. truth
  3. fidelity
Noun
  • There are, after all, other ways to resolve under-determinacy without directly applying substantive moral principles.
    J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022
  • Those principles, along with historical analysis, will resolve a great deal of apparent under-determinacy.
    J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022
Definition of determinacy
Noun
  • Some policing experts say that, properly used, the method can elicit truth from criminals who are lying.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There actually seems to be some truth to that adage, research suggests.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of truth
Noun
  • Refining these models in terms of fidelity and accuracy is part of the Sim-to-Real revolution in physical AI implementations.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Best Graphics Settings For Marvel Rivals On Steam Deck Marvel Rivals is absolutely capable of 60FPS or higher on Steam Deck, but not without sacrificing some visual fidelity.
    Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of fidelity
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