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Word of the Day
Intermediate
Ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
· adjective
What does "Ambiguous" mean?
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact in meaning.
Example sentences
1
The acceptance criteria were too ambiguous, leading engineering to build the wrong feature.
2
Avoid ambiguous subject lines like 'Quick update'; state the project name and requested action.
3
His response was deliberately ambiguous to avoid committing to a timeline.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with 'ambivalent' (having mixed personal feelings); 'ambiguous' means the statement itself has multiple meanings.