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READING ERROR [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Geological Research and Exploration
DEF

Absolute amount of error liable to occur in ascertaining the position of a pointer on a scale.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

Erreur de lecture en valeur absolue que l'on peut craindre, dans le repérage de la position de l'organe indicateur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

An error of observation resulting from the incorrect reading of the indication of a measuring instrument by the observer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Erreur d'observation résultant de la lecture inexacte de l'indication d'un instrument de mesurage par l'observateur.

OBS

erreur de lecture : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968.

Spanish

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