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.

• 🇫🇷Variable ou correction introduite dans un calcul, un modèle ou un système pour tenir compte de facteurs inconnus, d'erreurs, ou pour ajuster les résultats à des attentes souhaitées, souvent utilisée de manière informelle en ingénierie et en science.

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.

   🇫🇷Facteur d'ajustement