random error
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A small, unpredictable variation in a measurement caused by factors that fluctuate from one reading to the next.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Taking several readings and averaging them helps reduce the effect of _____."
Answer: random error
In your own words, what does "random error" mean?
A small, unpredictable variation in a measurement caused by factors that fluctuate from one reading to the next.
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