TRUNCATION ERROR
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Truncation Error.
Truncation Error - as a noun
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from cutting off a numerical calculation before it is finished
Example Sentences
"The truncation error in this algorithm is small enough to be negligible for practical purposes."
"Careful consideration must be given to the truncation error when dealing with iterative methods."
"A higher precision arithmetic can help reduce the overall truncation error in the calculations."
"The truncation error in this simulation is affecting the accuracy of the results."
"Scientists and engineers strive to minimize truncation error in computational models."
