误差 (wù chā) — (measurement) error; deviation; inaccuracy
Definition
A technical, quantitative term for measurement error or numerical deviation — not a human mistake (use 错误 for that). Pairs with 偏差 for systematic bias.
noun
(measurement) errordeviationinaccuracy
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 误差。Zhè ge shí yàn de wù chā zài yǔn xǔ fàn wéi zhī nèi.The error in this experiment is within the allowable range.
- 误差。Yí qì lǎo huà huì dǎo zhì wù chā biàn dà.Aging instruments can cause the error to increase.
- 误差。Jì suàn shí xū yào bǎ wù chā kǎo lǜ jìn qù.When calculating, you need to take the error into account.
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