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Meaning of fudge factor | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty.
    idiomatic
  2. Any padding or compensation built into a guess or estimate.
    idiomatic
  3. variant of "pucker factor", meaning something is/was frightening.
    alt-of, alternative, idiomatic

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

fudge packer fudge packing fudge tunnel fudge wheel fudge-nudger fudgebag

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