SAFETY MARGIN Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase safety margin. (close relations)
Definition of SAFETY MARGIN
Best Alternative Words for SAFETY MARGIN
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| allowance | nounn | |||||||
noun • an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) • a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses • an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits • a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets • the act of allowing verb • put on a fixed allowance, as of food | ||||||||
| buffer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH • a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track • (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system • a power tool used to buff surfaces • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) verb • add a buffer (a solution) • protect from impact | ||||||||
| cushion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses • the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle • a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. verb • protect from impact | ||||||||
| leeway | nounn | |||||||
noun • (of a ship or plane) sideways drift • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||||
| margin | nounn | |||||||
noun • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • an amount beyond the minimum necessary • the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities • (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold • the blank space that surrounds the text on a page • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||||
| reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
| room | nounn | |||||||
noun • an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling • space for movement • opportunity for • the people who are present in a room verb • live and take one's meals at or in | ||||||||
| space | nounn | |||||||
noun • the unlimited expanse in which everything is located • an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things) • an area reserved for some particular purpose • any location outside the Earth's atmosphere • a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing • the interval between two times • a blank area • one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff • (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences verb • place at intervals | ||||||||
| breathing space | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short respite • sufficient room for easy breathing or movement | ||||||||
| margin of error | nounn | |||||||
noun • the margin required in order to insure safety | ||||||||
| margin of safety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the margin required in order to insure safety | ||||||||
