noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An expression of the lack of precision in the results obtained from a sample.
2. 2
   the margin required in order to insure safety wordnet
3. 3
   An amount, beyond the calculated minimum, added for safety.

Synonyms

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allowable errorflexibilityleewaymargin of safetymeasurement error rangemeasurement uncertainty

Antonyms

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certaintyinflexibilityprecisionrigidity