Dictionary · Instruments
Range of a nominal indication interval
The absolute difference between the extreme values of a nominal indication interval — 200 V for the −100 V to +100 V setting.
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Null measurement uncertainty
The measurement uncertainty when the specified measured value is zero — what limits how confidently a null or tare reading can be trusted.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.29
Discrimination threshold
The largest change in the value of the quantity being measured that causes no detectable change in the corresponding indication — stickiness quantified.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.16
Selectivity of a measuring system
The property whereby the system provides measured values for one or more measurands that are independent of other measurands or influence quantities.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.13
Limiting operating condition
An extreme operating condition an instrument is required to withstand without damage and without degrading specified properties when subsequently operated under rated conditions — survival limits, not working limits.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.10
Maximum permissible error (MPE)
The extreme value of measurement error, with respect to a known reference value, permitted by specifications or regulations for a given instrument. Verification confirms indications fall within ±MPE.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.26
Instrument bias
The average of replicate indications minus a reference quantity value — the instrument-level counterpart of measurement bias.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.20