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fudge factor

The correct spelling is fudge factor.

How to pronounce fudge factor

noun

Say it like: Fuj- fa-cto-r

The correct spelling is fudge factor. A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty. For example: "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."

Usage Examples

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.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty.
  2. 2.Any padding or compensation built into a guess or estimate.

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