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# Definition of Measurement

Measurement is the process of assigning a numerical value to a physical quantity, such as length, mass,
time, temperature, or electric current.

# Basic Concepts of Measurement

1. *Quantity*: A physical attribute that can be measured, such as length or mass.

2. *Unit*: A standard quantity used to express the measurement of a physical attribute, such as meters
for length or kilograms for mass.

3. *Scale*: A set of numbers used to express the measurement of a physical attribute, such as the
Celsius scale for temperature.

4. *Accuracy*: The closeness of a measurement to the true value of the quantity being measured.

5. *Precision*: The closeness of repeated measurements to each other.

# Types of Measurement

1. *Direct Measurement*: Measuring a quantity directly, such as using a ruler to measure length.

2. *Indirect Measurement*: Measuring a quantity indirectly, such as using a thermometer to measure

3. *Derived Measurement*: Measuring a quantity that is derived from other measurements, such as
calculating the area of a rectangle from measurements of its length and width.

# Measurement Errors

1. *Systematic Error*: An error that occurs due to a flaw in the measurement system or instrument.

2. *Random Error*: An error that occurs due to chance or unpredictable factors.

3. *Human Error*: An error that occurs due to mistakes or carelessness.

1. *International System of Units (SI)*: A standardized system of units used worldwide.

2. *National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*: A non-regulatory agency of the United
States Department of Commerce that develops and maintains standards for measurement.

# Calibration

1. *Calibration*: The process of adjusting a measurement instrument to ensure that its output is
accurate and consistent with established standards.

2. *Calibration Standards*: Standards used to calibrate measurement instruments, such as calibration

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and symbols:

# Measurement Terms

1. *Accuracy*: The closeness of a measurement to the true value.

2. *Precision*: The closeness of repeated measurements to each other.

3. *Uncertainty*: The range of values within which the true value is likely to lie.

4. *Error*: The difference between a measured value and the true value.

5. *Tolerance*: The acceptable range of values for a measurement.

# Measurement Standards

1. *International System of Units (SI)*: A standardized system of units used worldwide.

2. *National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*: A non-regulatory agency of the United
States Department of Commerce that develops and maintains standards for measurement.

3. *International Organization for Standardization (ISO)*: A global organization that develops and
publishes standards for measurement.

# Units of Measurement
1. *Base Units*: The seven fundamental units of measurement in the SI system:

- Meter (length)

- Kilogram (mass)

- Second (time)

- Kelvin (temperature)

- Ampere (electric current)

- Mole (amount of substance)

- Candela (luminous intensity)

2. *Derived Units*: Units that can be expressed in terms of the base units, such as:

- Newton (force)

- Joule (energy)

- Watt (power)

- Volt (electric potential)

3. *Prefixes*: Used to denote multiples or submultiples of units, such as:

- Kilo- (1000)

- Mega- (1,000,000)

- Micro- (0.000001)

- Nano- (0.000000001)

# Symbols

1. *Unit Symbols*: Used to represent units of measurement, such as:

- m (meter)

- kg (kilogram)

- s (second)

- K (kelvin)
2. *Quantity Symbols*: Used to represent physical quantities, such as:

- l (length)

- m (mass)

- t (time)

- T (temperature)

3. *Mathematical Symbols*: Used to represent mathematical operations and relationships, such as:

- - (addition)

- - (subtraction)

- × (multiplication)

- ÷ (division)

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including levels, planes, and tables:

# Levels

1. *Spirit Level*: A tool used to determine if a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical.

2. *Laser Level*: A tool that projects a level line or dot onto a surface, allowing for precise leveling.

3. *Digital Level*: An electronic tool that displays the levelness of a surface on an LCD screen.

# Planes

1. *Plane Table*: A flat, level surface used for drawing, measuring, and layout work.

2. *Plane Gauge*: A tool used to measure the flatness of a surface.

3. *Surface Plate*: A precision flat surface used as a reference plane for measurement and inspection.

# Tables

1. *Measurement Table*: A flat surface with graduated markings, used for measuring lengths and
widths.
2. *Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Table*: A precision table used for measuring the coordinates
of objects in 3D space.

3. *Inspection Table*: A flat surface used for inspecting and measuring parts and components.

# Measurement Techniques

1. *Direct Measurement*: Measuring a dimension directly using a ruler, caliper, or other measuring tool.

2. *Indirect Measurement*: Measuring a dimension indirectly using trigonometry, geometry, or other

3. *Comparative Measurement*: Measuring a dimension by comparing it to a known standard or

# Instruments Used

1. *Calipers*: A precision measuring instrument used to measure lengths, widths, and depths.

2. *Micrometers*: A precision measuring instrument used to measure small dimensions.

3. *Rulers*: A graduated straightedge used for measuring lengths and widths.

4. *Protractors*: A circular or semicircular instrument used for measuring angles.

5. *Squares*: A precision instrument used for measuring and checking squareness.

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length, and angle:

# Measurement of Height

1. *Altimeter*: An instrument used to measure the height of an object or a point above sea level.

2. *Height Gauge*: A precision instrument used to measure the height of an object or a surface.

3. *Laser Level*: A tool that projects a level line or dot onto a surface, allowing for precise measurement
of height.

# Measurement of Depth
1. *Depth Gauge*: A precision instrument used to measure the depth of a hole, slot, or other feature.

2. *Calipers*: A precision measuring instrument used to measure the depth of an object or a feature.

3. *Ultrasonic Depth Meter*: A non-contact instrument that uses ultrasonic waves to measure the
depth of a liquid or a solid.

# Measurement of Length

1. *Ruler*: A graduated straightedge used for measuring lengths and widths.

2. *Tape Measure*: A flexible ruler used for measuring long lengths and distances.

3. *Calipers*: A precision measuring instrument used to measure the length of an object or a feature.

4. *Laser Distance Meter*: A non-contact instrument that uses a laser beam to measure distances and
lengths.

# Measurement of Angle

1. *Protractor*: A circular or semicircular instrument used for measuring angles.

2. *Angle Gauge*: A precision instrument used to measure the angle between two surfaces or features.

3. *Theodolite*: A precision instrument used for measuring angles and distances in surveying and
engineering applications.

4. *Inclinometer*: A precision instrument used to measure the angle of inclination of a surface or an

# Measurement Techniques

1. *Direct Measurement*: Measuring a dimension directly using a ruler, caliper, or other measuring tool.

2. *Indirect Measurement*: Measuring a dimension indirectly using trigonometry, geometry, or other

3. *Comparative Measurement*: Measuring a dimension by comparing it to a known standard or