Definitions
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 marginExample 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."