Meaning Of The Word Factor of safety

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factor of safety in American English
the ratio of the maximum strength of a piece of material or a part to the probable maximum load to be applied to it
noun: the ratio of the maximum stress that a structural part or other piece of material can withstand to the maximum stress estimated for it in the use for which it is designed

factor of safety in British English
noun: the ratio of the breaking stress of a material or structure to the calculated maximum stress when in use

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