Definition
误差 (wùchā) refers specifically to a measurement error or deviation from a true value, used in technical/scientific contexts. It differs from 错误 (cuòwù), which is a general mistake or wrongness, and from 偏差 (piānchā), which emphasizes systematic deviation or bias rather than random inaccuracy.
noun
(measurement) errordeviationinaccuracy
Examples
- 误差。Zhège shíyàn de wù chā zài yǔnxǔ fànwéi zhī nèi.The error in this experiment is within the allowable range.
- 误差。Yíqì lǎohuà huì dǎozhì wù chā biàn dà.Aging instruments can cause the error to increase.
- 误差。Jìsuàn shí xūyào bǎ wù chā kǎolǜ jìnqù.When calculating, you need to take the error into account.
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