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偏差
piānchā
Description
"偏差"是指和正确的东西不一样的地方，有一点点错的意思。
"偏差" refers to the part that is different from the correct thing, meaning a slight error.
我们常常在数学、科学或者工作里用这个词。
We often use this word in math, science, or work.
Meanings
偏差piānchā
deviation; difference from what is correct
这个数字有一点偏差。
This number has a slight deviation.
偏差piānchā
error or bias in thinking or action
他的想法有一些偏差。
His idea has some bias.
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Notes
- Etymology
偏 means 'lean/slant' and 差 means 'difference', together 'a slanting difference'.
- Nuance
偏差 stresses straying from a standard; 误差 is more neutral measurement error.
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