11. Glossary

Erreur maximale tolérée EMT; maximum permissible error

Extreme value of measurement error in relation to a known reference value, which is tolerated by specifications or regulations for a given measurement, measuring instrument or measuring system.

Exactitude de pesage; weighing accuracy

Value freely set by the user to maintain measurement quality.

Safety factor

Value freely defined by the user to limit the influence of uncertainty variations on the smallest net weight.

Measurement uncertainty

Non-negative parameter characterizing the dispersion of values attributed to a measurement.

Pesée minimale ; minimum weight

Smallest amount of sample required for a weighing operation...