systematic error
UK: /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈeɹə/
Definition

Definition of systematic error - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.consistent difference between measured value and real value caused by methodTECH.
  • Calibrating the scale removed the systematic error in all weight readings.
bias deviation inaccuracy
2.
scienceTECH.repeatable fault in a process that always pushes results the same wayTECH.
  • The survey questions had a systematic error that exaggerated customer satisfaction.
bias defect flaw
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Expressions with systematic

systematic patternn.
consistent and orderly arrangement
The data revealed a systematic pattern in the test results.
on a systematic basisadv.
in a regular organized way following a set method or plan
The data is reviewed on a systematic basis to find trends.
systematic desensitisationn.
technique in therapy to reduce phobias
Systematic desensitisation helped her overcome her fear of spiders.
systematic desensitizationn.
treatment for phobias using gradual exposure and relaxation
Systematic desensitization helped her overcome her fear of heights.
systematic riskn.
risk affecting the entire market or segment
Investors must consider systematic risk when diversifying portfolios.
systematic namen.
name following a structured naming system
The systematic name helps in classifying species.

Expressions with error

fat-finger errorn.
mistake made by pressing wrong key
He sent the email to the wrong person due to a fat-finger error.
schoolboy errorn.
basic mistake made by someone inexperienced
He made a schoolboy error in the final match.
error outv.
stop working because of a mistake
The system might error out during the update.
by trial and erroradv.
learning by trying different methods
She solved the puzzle by trial and error.
room for errorn.
margin allowed for mistakes in a process
The project plan includes room for error.
see the error of one's waysv.
understand reasons why previous actions were wrong or mistaken
He finally saw the error of his ways and apologized.
margin for errorn.
allowance for mistakes in a process or activity
The project plan includes a margin for error.
error crept inexp.
mistake appeared slowly in writing or speaking
An error crept in during the final edit of the report.
typing errorn.
mistake made when pressing the wrong keys while typing
There was a typing error in the email address.
trial-and-errorn.
gaining knowledge through repeated attempts
His success was due to trial-and-error.

Terms related to systematic error

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Terms with systematic error included in their meaning

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selection biasn.
mathematics
systematic error due to non-random sample
ascertainment biasn.
research
systematic error in data collection or analysis

Examples of systematic error in a sentence

  • Ignoring instrument drift can lead to systematic error in long-term climate data.
  • Systematic error in the sensor calibration made every temperature reading two degrees too high.
  • The lab report identified systematic error as the main reason the experiment’s results were misleading.

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  1. French:erreur systématique, ...
  2. German:systematischer Fehler, systematische Abweichung, ...
  3. Italian:errore sistematico, ...
  4. Spanish:error sistemático, fallo sistemático, ...
  5. Portuguese:erro sistemático, ...
  6. Chinese:系统误差, 测量误差, ...
  7. Japanese:系統誤差, ...
  8. Arabic:خَطَأٌ نِظَامِيٌّ, خَطَأ مَنْهَجِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁגִיאָה שִׁיטָתִית, טָעוּת שִׁיטָתִית, ...
  10. Russian:систематическая ошибка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:систематична похибка, регулярна похибка, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रणालीगत त्रुटि, व्यवस्थित त्रुटि, ...

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