fudge factor
fudge factor · fudge factors
A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertaintyA quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty.
We don't know exactly how much the load will weigh, so we'll add in a fudge factor to make sure we don't underestimate.
(idiomatic)Any padding or compensation built into a guess or estimate.
More definitions
- a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure
Forms
plural: fudge factors| Singular | fudge factor |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure:correction