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06:29 May 10, 2005 |
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working standard(s) Explanation: As opposed to reference standard: Working standard Standard that is used routinely to calibrate or check material measures, measuring instruments or reference materials. Reference standard Standard, generally having the highest metrological quality available at a given location or in a given organization, from which measurements made there are derived. See ref. Reference: http://www.lne.fr/bnm/version_anglaise/pages/measurement/voc... |
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standard Explanation: I know this simply as (comparing against a) standard, although DIN also uses etalon. The British use of etalon appears to deviate; I would be a little wary of it. |
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primary standard, standard Explanation: Ein Normal ist ein Referenzmaß, das von der PTB bereitgehalten wird. Flow prover bezieht sich auf Gasmessungen. Dies scheint hier nicht der Fall zu sein. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 mins (2005-05-10 06:50:26 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- \"the lamp at the PTB is a standard for light and light measurement. Delta is Accredited. The PTB\'s main function is to maintain these primary standards. ...\" www.flinttrading.com/ltl2000.htm |
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