Definition of False positive

1. Noun. A result of a test that shows as present something that is absent. ¹

2. Noun. (statistics) type I error ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of False positive

1. A test result that is read as positive when it is really negative. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of False Positive

false modesty
false mole
false morel
false name
false negative
false negatives
false nettle
false neuroma
false northing
false nucleolus
false oat
false pain
false paracusis
false pelvis
false pimpernel
false positive (current term)
false positives
false pregnancy
false pretence
false pretense
false pretenses
false projection
false punishment
false ragweed
false return
false rib
false ringbone
false rue
false rue anemone
false saber-toothed tiger

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