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