What does non-negligible mean?

"Non-negligible" means something is important enough to be considered, or cannot be ignored. It's the opposite of negligible, which means something is so small or insignificant that it can be disregarded.

Here's how it's used:

* In mathematics: A value is non-negligible if it is large enough to significantly impact the result of a calculation.

* In statistics: A difference between two groups is non-negligible if it is statistically significant, meaning it is unlikely to have occurred by chance.

* In everyday language: We use "non-negligible" to indicate something is noteworthy or substantial. For example, "The cost of repairs was a non-negligible factor in our decision."

Here are some synonyms for "non-negligible":

* Significant

* Substantial

* Considerable

* Important

* Notable

* Appreciable

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