Accuracy

Example in context

“The calibration report showed poor accuracy because every reading from the pressure transmitter sat consistently above the certified reference standard value.”

“Kalibrasyon raporu düşük doğruluk gösterdi çünkü basınç transmiterinden alınan her okuma sertifikalı referans standart değerin sürekli üzerindeydi.”

Where engineers use it

Accuracy is assessed during instrument calibration, gauge studies and measurement system analysis, where engineers compare readings against traceable reference standards to quantify bias and decide whether a device is fit for inspection use.

Synonyms: trueness

In Engineering Fundamentals

The closeness of a measured value to the true or accepted value of the quantity being measured.

“The new flow meter offers an accuracy of one percent, which is sufficient for monitoring the cooling water system.”

In Mechatronics & Robotics

The degree of closeness between the commanded position and the actual achieved position of the robot's end-effector under the same conditions. It is influenced by factors such as calibration, kinematic model errors, and thermal effects.

“The robot's positioning accuracy was verified using a laser tracker to ensure it meets the ±0.1 mm specification.”

Practice: can you use “Accuracy” at work?

A trainee inspector reports that a caliper always reads 0.05 millimetres high against a gauge block. Ask the learner to explain what this reveals about the instrument's accuracy and how to correct it.

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