| 1.94 | resolution | ||
| Smallest change in a quantity being measured that causes a perceptible change in the corresponding indication. | |||
| Note 1: | Resolution can depend on, for example, noise (internal or external) or friction. It may also depend on the value of a quantity being measured. | ||
| Note 2: | When a measuring instrument or measuring system with digital indication is used, the minimum perceptible change equals the minimum difference between two indications. (See: “resolution of a displaying device”1 entry 4.15). | ||
| Source: [VIM 4.14] with added Note 2. | |||
| 1.94 | resolution | ||
| Smallest change in a quantity being measured that causes a perceptible change in the corresponding indication. | |||
| Note 1: | Resolution can depend on, for example, noise (internal or external) or friction. It may also depend on the value of a quantity being measured. | ||
| Note 2: | When a measuring instrument or measuring system with digital indication is used, the minimum perceptible change equals the minimum difference between two indications. (See: “resolution of a displaying device”1 entry 4.15). | ||
| Source: [VIM 4.14] with added Note 2. | |||