Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5:56 PM
Site: Quametec™ Institute of Measurement Technology
Course: Quametec™ Institute of Measurement Technology (QUAMETEC™)
Glossary: QIMT Glossary
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Measuring system Complete set of measuring instruments and other equipment assembled to carry out specified measurements. |
Measuring unit off-system Unit of measurement that does not belong to a given system of units. |
METAS Swiss Federal Office of Metrology and Accreditation, the national metrological institute of Switzerland. |
Method of measurement Logical sequence of operations, described generically, used in the performance of measurements. |
Metre Convention International convention established in 1875 for the purpose of ensuring a globally uniform system of measuring units. In 2003 there were 51 member nations. |
MetreConventionInternational convention established in 1875 for the purpose of ensuring a globally uniform system of measuring units. In 2003 there were 51 member nations. |
Metric system A measuring system based on metres and kilograms. Subsequently developed into the SI system. |
Metrological subject field Metrology is divided into 11 subject fields. |
Metrologist One who is a specialist in one or more metrology disciplines. The informal categories associated with being a metrologist are: |
Metrology From the Greek word “metron” = measurement. The science of measurement. |