Cumulative Error

Cumulative error refers to the total amount of error that builds up over time or through multiple steps in a process. For example, in navigation, small mistakes made at each step—like inaccurate readings or measurements—add up, causing your overall position to deviate more and more from the true location. It represents the sum of all individual errors accumulated, which can significantly affect the accuracy of the final result. Understanding cumulative error helps in improving systems and methods to reduce overall inaccuracies over time or sequence.