sureness

noun

Definition of surenessnext
1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt unfortunately, he lacked the sureness of his opponent in the tennis match

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2
as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence investors in those risky foreign enterprises were gambling on the sureness of their instincts

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  1. certainty
  2. reliability
  3. assurance
  4. confidence
  5. conviction
  6. satisfaction
Noun
  • Teams wanting late-game certainty can look at Tanner Scott, Jeff Hoffman and Blake Treinen.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Privately, Hill staffers are watching the nomination closely and with little certainty.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of certainty
Noun
  • In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Climate & Environment California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project Nov. 21, 2024 Supporters, who included business advocates and local water officials, said the project will ensure the reliability of supplies to protect Southern California’s economy.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • Joe Custer, a key individual in the case, has submitted an affidavit detailing these assurances, admitting that Haas doesn't currently have the resources to charter their own Cup Series teams, and could therefore give there's to 23XI and FRM.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The rhythm and soundscape of Arctic life For centuries, the Inuit have relied on an assurance of ice to support their hunting lifestyles.
    Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The leaders of tomorrow will be those who embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, guiding their organizations with vision, agility, and confidence.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • Even without absorbing the northern neighbor into the U.S. or getting his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records overturned, Trump should have little trouble entering Canada.
    Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
    MICHAEL R. SISAK AND JENNIFER PELTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of conviction
Noun
  • Each episode gives practical steps for improving client satisfaction and building long-term loyalty through better service and engagement.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfaction
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surely

sureness

sure thing

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