Ambiguity is the quality of being open to more than one interpretation of something. It usually leads to doubtfulness and uncertainty since it has a different meaning to different people.
In the documentary Urbanized, director Gary Hustwit shows ambiguity by showcasing Bogota's interpretation of a "perfect city." The documentary features a tour of the city given by the mayor of Bogota. The city features a bike lane that is separated from the main road by cars in the mud. The safety of pedestrians on bikes is a priority for Bogota and it is a feature that adds to their interpretation of a perfect city. This is an example of ambiguity because not every city as the same definition of what a perfect city is like. For some people a bike lane could be an important feature in their definition, but for others it is not.
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