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Meanings of error in applied mathematics in English

In applied mathematics, the difference between a true value and an estimate, measure, or approximation of that value.

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Examples for "error"
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However, questionnaire data can be affected by response error and response burden.
Pubmed
2
The fundamental error is the popular faith in the high protein ration.
Northern Nut Growers Association, report of the proceedings at t...
3
You can use technology as far as possible to eliminate human error.
The Irish Times
4
Yet no number of replay viewings reveals a clear and obvious error.
The Guardian
5
That said; a potential commotion could revolve around someone's problem or error.
The South African
1
Fluctuations within each local minimum give rise to a small statistical error.
Pubmed
2
This is because the statistical error grows with beta, warranting increasing amount of Monte Carlo sampling.
Pubmed
3
That's well within the margin of statistical error, so for all intents and purposes, the current state of play is neck-and-neck.
The South African
4
These shifts in allegiance were all within the margin of statistical error, suggesting the electorate has not yet fully engaged with the process.
The Irish Times
5
Is the future of the BBC's local services to be decided by an amount so small it almost falls into the margin of statistical error?
The Guardian