correction factor

noun

A factor that is multiplied with the result of an equation to correct for a known amount of systematic error.

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Meanings

nouncorrection factor (plural correction factors)

plural correction factors

  1. A factor that is multiplied with the result of an equation to correct for a known amount of systematic error.
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