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Definition of fudge factor
fudge factor
noun
- the amount by which a numerical amount is fudged (adjusted).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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