cumulative error
"Cumulative error" refers to the compounding effect of multiple small errors, which together can significantly affect outcomes in various fields such as statistics, law, and mathematics.
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Definition
C1Statistics
(technical, academic)The aggregated effect of individual errors in a sequential process, leading to a large overall error.
Example
- In data analysis, cumulative error can distort the final results if not properly accounted for.
C1Law
(technical, formal)The combined impact of multiple trial errors that, although minor individually, can collectively influence the outcome of a trial.
Example
- The defendant's lawyer argued that cumulative error had led to an unfair conviction.
B2Mathematics
(technical, academic)The error that accumulates over time due to repeated small inaccuracies in measurement or estimation.
Example
- Cumulative error in calculations can lead to significant inaccuracies if not corrected.
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