certain

Definition for certain

adjective as in confident

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assertive, assured, believing, calm, cocksure, questionless, sanguine, satisfied, secure, self-confident, unconcerned, undisturbed, undoubtful, undoubting, unperturbed, untroubled

adjective as in undoubtable, valid

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absolute, clear, definite, genuine, positive, real, safe, sure, true, undeniable

adjective as in fixed

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definite, sure

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assured, bound, certified, concluded, decided, determined, ensured, established, guaranteed, insured, set, settled, stated, stipulated, warranted

adjective as in referring to a specifically known amount

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individual, numerous, particular, precise, special, specific, specified, various

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a couple, a few, defined, divers, express, many, marked, one, regular, several, singular, some, sundry, upwards of

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The original legislation targeted ethnic studies — or certain versions of how it was being taught.

From Los Angeles Times

The newly released lower-cost models, aimed in part at offsetting the loss of the EV credit, will lack certain features found in other Tesla vehicles.

From BBC

On top of it, the future for Vinicius at Real Madrid feels less certain than ever.

From BBC

Her parents, Charles says, “wanted us to have a certain version of the American dream.”

From Los Angeles Times

These include new work requirements that are a cornerstone of Republican demands, under which certain adults would have to work or engage in qualifying activities to maintain Medicaid benefits.

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