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ordinary measuring instrument [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

A measuring instrument intended for ordinary use but not for the verification of other instruments. Examples: working gauge for control of dimensions, commercial weighing instrument, electrical energy meter, machine for testing materials, measuring instruments for controlling a manufacturing process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
DEF

Instrument de mesurage destiné aux mesurages usuels (mais non à la vérification d'autres instruments). Exemples : calibre usuel pour le contrôle des dimensions, balance du commerce, compteur d'énergie électrique, machine d'essai des matériaux, instruments de mesurage pour le contrôle d'un processus de fabrication.

OBS

instrument de mesurage usuel : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968.

Spanish

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