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[ noun ] an index indicating the amount beyond the minimum necessary

Synonyms

margin_of_safety margin_of_error

Examples

"in engineering the margin of safety is the strength of the material minus the anticipated stress"

Related terms

index

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Similar Spelling

safety_match safety_nut safety_net

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