fudge factor

A variable or adjustment introduced into a calculation, model, or system to account for unknown factors, errors, or to make the results fit desired expectations, often used informally in engineering and science.

• 🇪🇸Factor o variable de ajuste que se introduce en un cálculo, modelo o sistema para tener en cuenta factores desconocidos, errores o para ajustar los resultados a las expectativas deseadas; se usa a menudo de forma informal en ingeniería y ciencia.

1. Adjustment for error C1 informal

   An arbitrary or informal adjustment made to calculations or measurements to account for uncertainty, error, or to achieve a desired result.

   • The engineer added a fudge factor to the design to ensure safety.
   • His budget included a fudge factor for unexpected expenses.
   • The scientist admitted using a fudge factor to make the data fit the theory.

   🇪🇸factor de corrección