Der Messfehler
Example: Der Messfehler beeinflusst die Genauigkeit der Forschungsergebnisse.
Definition
A "Messfehler" is an error or deviation occurring during the process of measurement, which influences the accuracy and reliability of research results. It represents the difference between the measured value and the true value.
Etymology
The word "Messfehler" comes from the German words "messen" meaning 'to measure' and "Fehler" meaning 'error' or 'fault.' It literally translates to 'measurement error,' highlighting its direct connection to errors in measuring processes.
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"Der Messfehler" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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