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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.

Variation due to an influence quantity

The difference in indication, or in the supplied quantity value of a material measure, when an influence quantity assumes two different specified values — the temperature coefficient on a datasheet is one of these.

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.22 · Instruments