How to Pronounce "fudge factor"
expression
ˈfədʒ/ /ˈfæktɝ
FUHJ-FAK-ter
fˈʌdʒ/ /fˈæktɐ
FUJ-FAK-tuh
Definition
A fudge factor is an amount added to a calculation or estimate to allow for uncertainty, mistakes, or unknowns. It acts as a safety margin to make sure results are not too precise or risky.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfədʒ/ /ˈfæktɝ
British English
fˈʌdʒ/ /fˈæktɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUHJ-FAK-ter
UK
FUJ-FAK-tuh
Listen in Context
We added a fudge factor to our budget estimate.
Engineers often use a fudge factor in their calculations.
The teacher explained why a small fudge factor was necessary.
Just to be safe, let's throw in a fudge factor of 10%.