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forecast error
[/ˈfɔːrkæst ˈɛrər/]
noun
pl: forecast errors
erro de previsão
1.
The difference between a predicted or forecasted value and the actual observed value
The forecast error in the sales projection was significant due to unexpected market changes.
O erro de previsão na projeção de vendas foi significativo devido a mudanças inesperadas do mercado.
2.
A quantitative measure of prediction inaccuracy used in statistical analysis and model evaluation
The meteorologist analyzed the forecast error to improve weather prediction models.
O meteorologista analisou o erro de previsão para melhorar os modelos de previsão do tempo.
Synonyms
prediction error
forecasting error
estimation error
deviation
Antonyms
accuracy
precision
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
erro de previsão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
erro de previsão
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
erro de previsão
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
margin of error
prediction accuracy
deviation from forecast
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