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ABSOLUTE MEASUREMENT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- absolute measurement
1, record 1, English, absolute%20measurement
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The measurement of a property from fundamental metrological quantities. 2, record 1, English, - absolute%20measurement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, the determination of the mass of a gas using certified masses. 2, record 1, English, - absolute%20measurement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
absolute measurement: term and definition standardized by ISO in 2014. 3, record 1, English, - absolute%20measurement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesurage absolu
1, record 1, French, mesurage%20absolu
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mesure absolue 2, record 1, French, mesure%20absolue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesurage d’une propriété à partir de grandeurs métrologiques fondamentales. 1, record 1, French, - mesurage%20absolu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, la détermination de la masse d’un gaz en utilisant des masses certifiées. 1, record 1, French, - mesurage%20absolu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesurage absolu : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 2014. 3, record 1, French, - mesurage%20absolu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-07-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- absolute measurement
1, record 2, English, absolute%20measurement
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measurement obtained by units derived from what is being measured and is independent of comparison with other variables. 2, record 2, English, - absolute%20measurement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mesure absolue
1, record 2, French, mesure%20absolue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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