Margin-of-error Definition

noun

(statistics) An expression of the lack of precision in the results obtained from a sample.

Wiktionary

An amount, beyond the calculated minimum, added for safety.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • safety margin
  • margin of safety

Other Word Forms of Margin-of-error

Noun

Singular:
margin-of-error
Plural:
margins-of-error

Margin-of-error Sentence Examples

  • In the verification of weights and measures a margin of error is permitted to manufacturers and scale-makers, as it is found to be impossible to make two weights, or two measures, so identical that between them some difference may not be found either by the balance or the microscope.

  • I am aware of the problems with wrist altimeters and would guess that 10m is within their margin of error.

  • This kind of carefulness removes the margin of error in cases where sensitivities, intolerances or allergies may include more than one category.

  • As you're creating your household budget, you may find yourself wondering if you should account for every penny or allow yourself a margin of error in your budget.

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