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GRADUATION ERROR [2 records]

Record 1 2003-05-08

English

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

The difference vc - vn between the conventional true value vc reproduced by the material measure and its nominal value vn.

OBS

Translator's note: In appropriate cases the alternative terms "graduation error" and "pointing error" are used in English.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Différence vc - vn entre la valeur conventionnellement braie vc reproduite par la mesure matérialisée et la valeur nominale vn de cette mesure.

OBS

erreur de calibrage d'une mesure matérialisée : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • River and Sea Navigation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime

Spanish

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