fudge factor

fʌdʒ ˈfæktər
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Translation of fudge factor into German

Noun

1.

calculation adjustment

US
extra amount added to figures for error or uncertainty
US
Unsicherheitsfaktor mSicherheitspuffer
  • He included a fudge factor in the budget estimate to cover unforeseen costs..Er berücksichtigte bei der Budgetschätzung einen Unsicherheitsfaktor, um unvorhergesehene Kosten abzudecken.
2.

estimation

US
padding built into a guess or estimate
US
Sicherheitspuffer
  • He added a fudge factor to his budget plan.Er fügte seinem Budgetplan einen Sicherheitszuschlag hinzu.
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Synonyms and analogies of fudge factor in English

Examples of fudge factor in a sentence

  • A fudge factor was necessary to account for measurement errors.
  • The engineer included a fudge factor in his calculations.
  • A fudge factor was necessary to account for uncertainties.

Translations of "fudge factor" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSpielraumnm.

The teacher allowed a fudge factor of five points on the difficult exam.

Der Lehrer gewährte bei der schwierigen Prüfung einen Spielraum von fünf Punkten.

The scientist added a fudge factor to compensate for potential measurement errors.

Der Wissenschaftler fügte einen Spielraum hinzu, um mögliche Messfehler auszugleichen.

derSicherheitspuffernm.

It's wise to include a fudge factor in your budget for unforeseen expenses.

Es ist klug, einen Sicherheitspuffer in Ihrem Budget für unvorhergesehene Ausgaben einzuplanen.

We always include a fudge factor in our project timelines to account for unexpected delays.

Wir bauen in unsere Projektpläne immer einen Sicherheitspuffer ein, um unerwartete Verzögerungen zu berücksichtigen.

derSchummelfaktornm.

We call this like a personal fudge factor.

Wir nennen das den persönlichen Schummelfaktor.

Now, how would you test a personal fudge factor?

Wie kann man so einen Schummelfaktor testen?

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fudge factor: Examples and translations in context

Including a fudge factor in the recipe ensures it works at different altitudes.

Ein Spielraum im Rezept sorgt dafür, dass es in verschiedenen Höhenlagen funktioniert.

A good business plan always includes a fudge factor for unexpected market changes.

Ein guter Geschäftsplan beinhaltet immer einen Spielraum für unerwartete Marktveränderungen.

We need to build in a fudge factor to our cost estimates for this construction project.

Wir müssen in unsere Kostenschätzungen für dieses Bauprojekt einen Spielraum einbauen.

The coach built in a fudge factor when estimating the team's performance goals.

Der Trainer baute bei der Schätzung der Leistungsziele des Teams einen Spielraum ein.

Without a fudge factor, the software release date would have been unrealistic.

Ohne einen Sicherheitspuffer wäre das Veröffentlichungsdatum der Software unrealistisch gewesen.

The production team always adds a fudge factor to their material orders.

Das Produktionsteam fügt ihren Materialbestellungen immer einen Sicherheitspuffer hinzu.

The engineer added a fudge factor to the calculations to ensure the bridge's stability.

Der Ingenieur fügte den Berechnungen einen Sicherheitspuffer hinzu, um die Stabilität der Brücke zu gewährleisten.

The financial advisor recommended a fudge factor of 10% for retirement savings estimates.

Der Finanzberater empfahl einen Sicherheitspuffer von 10% für die Schätzungen der Altersvorsorge.

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