Safety Margin (Noun)
Meaning
The margin required in order to insure safety; "in engineering the margin of safety is the strength of the material minus the anticipated stress".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The bridge was designed with a large safety margin to ensure it could withstand extreme weather conditions.
- The safety margin in the financial plan allowed for unexpected expenses without jeopardizing the overall budget.
- The engineer calculated the safety margin of the new aircraft to ensure it could handle turbulent air pockets.
- The architect built a safety margin into the building design to account for any unforeseen structural issues.
- The safety margin of the medication was carefully tested to prevent any adverse reactions in patients.