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An indicating instrument whose output signal is presented in visual form. VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.4 Instruments

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.4

The average of replicate indications minus a reference quantity value — the instrument-level counterpart of measurement bias. VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.20 Instruments

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.20

The component of measurement uncertainty arising from the instrument or system in use, typically obtained from its calibration. VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.24…

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.24

A measuring instrument providing an output signal carrying information about the value of the quantity being measured — voltmeters, thermometers, balances. VIM (JCGM 200:2012…

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.3

The part of a displaying instrument consisting of an ordered set of marks with associated quantity values. VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.5 Instruments

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.5

A device used for making measurements, alone or in conjunction with supplementary devices. VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.1 Instruments

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.1

The property of an instrument whereby its metrological properties remain constant in time — quantified by the time taken to drift a stated amount, or…

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.19

Calibration practice and classification (Class A / AA) for force-measuring instruments used to verify testing machines. ASTM Force

ASTM · Current

Calibration and classification of force-proving instruments, underpinning traceable force measurement in materials testing. ISO Force

ISO · Current

…the quantity being measured nor to a recognized influence quantity — a key input to calibration-interval decisions. VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.21 Instruments

VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.21