QIMT Glossary
Definitions of Metrology terms & phrases.
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Measuring result Value attributed to a measured measurand arrived at by measurement. | |
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: | |