Plus or minus

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Estimation Clue

Indicates rough measurement or estimate, not an exact number.

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The room was 15 square meters, plus or minus.

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Flexibility Allowed

Shows that there's some leeway or tolerance in the given value.

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Please be there at 8 PM, plus or minus 10 minutes.

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Conversational Use

Used informally to express a small variation might occur.

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I'll need plus or minus five volunteers for this task.

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