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Meaning of plus or minus
The primary meaning of "plus or minus" refers to an approximation or a range of values within which something is likely to be.
Etymology of plus or minus
The phrase "plus or minus" originates from mathematical notation, where "+" and "-" symbols are used to indicate addition and subtraction, respectively.
The term has been in use since the 17th century, with "plus" coming from Latin "plus," meaning "more," and "minus" from Latin "minus," meaning "less."
Synonyms
approximately
around
about
roughly
nearly
close to
in the region of
in the vicinity of
give or take
more or less
plus minus
margin of error
tolerance
allowance
deviation
variation
discrepancy
difference
error
inaccuracy
uncertainty
ambiguity
vagueness
imprecision
inexactness
approximation
estimation
guesswork
rough estimate
ball park figure
Definitions
- Used to indicate that a quantity or amount is approximate, with a possible variation in either direction.
- * Denoting a margin of error or a range of values within which a measurement or calculation is likely to be accurate.
Usage Examples
- The temperature will be around 20 degrees Celsius, plus or minus a few degrees.
- * The estimated cost of the project is $100,000, plus or minus 10%.
- * The scientist reported a measurement of 5.5 grams, plus or minus 0.1 grams.
Antonyms
exactly
precisely
accurately
perfectly
absolutely
completely
totally
entirely
wholly
utterly
definitively
conclusively
decisively
unmistakably
indisputably
incontrovertibly
unambiguously
clearly
obviously
evidently
apparently
manifestly
patently