Bounding estimate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003588",
  "term": "Bounding estimate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An estimate of exposure, dose, or risk that is higher than that incurred by the person in the population with the currently highest exposure, dose, or risk. Bounding estimates are useful in developing statements that exposures, doses, or risks are not greater than an estimated value.\n\n2. An estimate of exposure, dose, or risk that is higher or lower than that incurred by the person with the highest or lowest exposure, dose, or risk in the population being assessed. Bounding estimates are useful in developing statements that exposures, doses, or risks are \"not greater than\" or \"less than\" the estimated value, because assumptions are used which define the likely bounding conditions.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment; EPA 2005b",
    "Exposure Factors Handbook: Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bounding-estimate/"
}