It is still unknown whether if vs It is uncertain if

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'It is still unknown whether if' implies that the information is not yet known, while 'it is uncertain if' suggests that there is doubt or lack of confidence in the outcome. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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It is still unknown whether if

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It implies that the information is not yet known.

This phrase is used to express that something is not yet known or remains a mystery. It is often followed by a statement or question.

Examples:

It is still unknown whether if she will attend the meeting.
It is still unknown whether if the project will be completed on time.

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I read recently it is considered now to be a myth, although the actual cause is still unknown.
Although it is still unknown why the helicopter, after a three weeks journey, has lost radio contact.
With regard to Amendment No 4, it must be said that it is inappropriate to refer in a regulation to a proposal for a Community instrument, the outcome of which is still unknown.
And whose identity is still unknown.
At this time, the cause of the outbreak is still unknown.
But the killer dog's whereabouts is still unknown.
How the whole system will work in practice is still unknown.
The clinical relevance of these findings is still unknown.
The potential risk for humans is still unknown.
The possible configuration of the new company is still unknown.
The outcome of this proposal is still unknown.
Unfortunately, the outcome of this tragedy is still unknown.
It is unknown whether a pharmacokinetic and/ or pharmacodynamic interaction with other benzodiazepines exists.
It is unknown whether the increased risk also extends to other HRT products.
It is unknown whether the findings apply to younger post- menopausal women or other HRT products.
It is unknown whether or not sitaxentan sodium is excreted into human milk.
It is unknown whether recombinant human parathyroid hormone is excreted in the milk of lactating animals.
Lactation It is unknown whether nepafenac is excreted in human milk.
However, it is unknown whether the combination of lopinavir/ ritonavir cause a similar increase in trazodone exposure.
It is unknown whether cladribine is excreted in human milk.

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It is still unknown whether
It is still unclear if
It is still uncertain whether

It is uncertain if

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It suggests doubt or lack of confidence in the outcome.

This phrase is used to express uncertainty or lack of confidence in a particular outcome. It is often followed by a statement or question.

Examples:

It is uncertain if she will be able to make it to the event.
It is uncertain if the weather will hold up for the outdoor concert.

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While some of this equity has been spent on compensation for salary (and on certain cheaper alternatives) it is uncertain if a provision of NOK 158 million, set aside for future liabilities, has indeed been spent.
it's still uncertain if the cases are related.
In the proposal to the Parliament [39], the Norwegian Government stated that it was highly uncertain if the transfer of the properties from Statsbygg to Entra would trigger the excise duty.
Even contractually fixed amounts, such as the payments on a loan, are uncertain if there is risk of default.
If you are uncertain if your medicines contain these substances, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist.
With regard to the Russian Federation, it is, in my opinion, very judicious always to talk in no uncertain terms, even if this involves Chechnya.
The man on the street wonders why he should support a new treaty if it is uncertain that it will be observed.
This activity implies important overhead costs, which can only be covered if Investbx can reach a given volume of activity; however, it is uncertain that this volume will be achieved.
Israel must be told in no uncertain terms that, if it wants to continue to do business with the EU, it must comply with democratic and humanitarian norms in practice as well as rhetorically.
Now it is possible, tomorrow is uncertain.
It is uncertain whether he will agree or not.
It is uncertain how this provision relates to Article 33, regarding CIS.
Therefore, it is uncertain whether these findings also extend to other HRT products.
It is uncertain whether genetic modifications in plants and animals will cause serious problems in future.
Some facets of telemedicine such as the transmission of x-ray results, would be extremely uncertain, if not impossible.
They worry about an uncertain future if the situation continues to deteriorate in the lead-up to Egypt's first free elections.
Unfortunately, little remains of Parliament's amendments, which means that European port workers will face an uncertain future if the compromise is adopted.
The fixed service fee is based on the expected number of malfunctions, but it is uncertain whether a particular machine will break down.
In particular, it is uncertain when a normalisation of the situation in financial markets will occur.
It is uncertain whether long-term use of combined HRTs confers to a different risk than oestrogen-only products.

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It is unclear if
It is doubtful if
It is not certain if

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It is still unknown whether if vs It is uncertain if