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MARGIN OF SAFETY

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Margin Of Safety.

Margin Of Safety - as a noun

The margin required in order to insure safety

Example: "In engineering the margin of safety is the strength of the material minus the anticipated stress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
margin of errorsafety margin

Example Sentences

"The engineer calculated a large margin of safety when designing the bridge."
"The pilot always maintains a significant margin of safety during the flight."
"Investors should consider a company's margin of safety before making any decisions."
"The margin of safety in this investment is quite narrow."
"The doctor prescribed a higher dosage to provide a margin of safety for the patient."
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