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Steady-state operating condition
An operating condition under which the relation established by calibration remains valid even though the measurand varies with time.
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Material measure
A device reproducing or supplying, in a permanent manner during its use, quantities of given values — gauge blocks, standard weights, volumetric flasks, standard resistors.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.6
Dead band
The maximum interval through which the value of the quantity being measured can be changed in both directions without producing a detectable change in indication — hysteresis's operational signature.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.17
Scale of a displaying measuring instrument
The part of a displaying instrument consisting of an ordered set of marks with associated quantity values.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.5
Instrumental measurement uncertainty
The component of measurement uncertainty arising from the instrument or system in use, typically obtained from its calibration.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.24
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
Measuring instrument
A device used for making measurements, alone or in conjunction with supplementary devices.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.1