Unit 1.3 Vocab Review

To standardize (something, such as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard in order to correct errors.

• Calibrate

• Calculate

• Average

• Center

The degree to which repeated measurements show the same result.

• Precision

• Calculation

• Accuracy

• Mean

A simple measure of variation in a set of random variables. It is the difference between the biggest and smallest random variable.

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Range

A group of parts that are connected and form one unit.

• Assembly

• Unit

• Parts List

• Pieces

A hole that has the same diameter along its length and passes completely through the object.

• Thru Hole

• Blind Hole

A hole that is drilled to a specific depth and does not pass completely through the object.

• Thru Hole

• Blind Hole

The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or accepted) value.

• Accuracy

• Precision

• Distance

• Calculation

A measuring instrument having two adjustable jaws typically used to measure diameter or thickness.

• Dial Caliper

• Ruler

• Measuring Tape

• Yardstick

A difference between an object or idea and other objects or ideas of the same type or from a standard.

• Variation

• Difference

• Similarity

• Disagreement

The acceptable amount of dimensional variation that will still allow an object to function correctly.

• Variation

• Difference

• Similarity

• Tolerance