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Metrology Dictionary

The complete VIM vocabulary — all numbered concepts of JCGM 200:2012 as faithful paraphrases with clause citations — plus clearly labeled practice terms from the GUM, ILAC, ISO and NIST guidance.

Thermal expansion (dimensional)

The length change of a body with temperature, characterized by its coefficient of linear expansion. Dimensional results are reported at the standard reference temperature of 20 °C defined by ISO 1.

ISO 1:2022 · Dimensional