margin of error

• Величина, на которую набор измерений или расчетов может быть неточным, часто выражаемая как статистический диапазон, в пределах которого, как ожидается, находится истинное значение.

The amount by which a set of measurements or calculations might be inaccurate, often expressed as a statistical range within which the true value is expected to lie.

1. Statistical allowanceB2formal

   The amount of error that is allowed in a calculation, measurement, or estimate, often expressed as a percentage.

   Допустимая погрешность

   • The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus three percent.
   • Scientists accounted for a small margin of error in their experiment.
   • The margin of error in this survey is within acceptable limits.

2. Room for mistakesB2informal

   The amount of leeway or tolerance for mistakes in a process or situation.

   Допустимая погрешность

   • In this job, there is very little margin of error.
   • The tight deadline leaves no margin of error for delays.
   • We need to reduce the margin of error in our production line.