QIMT Glossary
Definitions of Metrology terms & phrases.
If you know of a term or phrase that belongs here, you can submit the term or phrase and associated definition by adding an entry. NOTE: All entries are reviewed and approved prior to being seen by others on the site.
Procedure for adding a Definition:
- Click on the "Add a New Entry" button.
- Under the first required field labeled 'Concept', enter the Metrology word or term.
- In the 'Description' Field, put the definition, don't forget to use the "DeWord" button to remove MS Word formatting if you are copying and pasting from MS Word; see lounge forum for note regarding this issue.
- Ignore the other entries and submit.
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VIM International Vocabulary of basic and general terms in Metrology. | |
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Working range Set of values of measurands for which the error of a measuring instrument is intended to lie specified limits. | |
Working standard Standard normally used routinely to calibrate or check material measures, measuring instruments reference materials. | |
WTO World Trade Organisation. | |