 ##  [Error Bound](/error-bound) 

  ##  [Error Bound](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/error-bound-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

A provable upper limit on the magnitude of approximation or measurement error under stated assumptions; can be given a priori (before computation) or a posteriori (after computation) and is used to guarantee worst-case performance.