De meetfout
Example: De meetfout in het experiment beïnvloedde de resultaten aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De meetfout" refers to the measurement error occurring in an experiment or research, indicating the difference between the measured value and the true value. It can significantly affect the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de meetfout" combines "meet" (from meten, meaning 'to measure') and "fout" (meaning 'error' or 'fault'). It literally means 'the measurement error,' clearly describing its function in scientific and technical contexts.
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"De meetfout" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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the measurement error