Engineering and Measurement Terms

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Accuracy

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

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Acute Triangle

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A triangle that contains only angles that are less than 90 degrees.

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Aesthetic

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1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. Of pleasing appearance.

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Aligned Dimension

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A system of dimensioning which requires all numerals, figures, and notes to be aligned with the dimension lines so that they may be read from the bottom (for horizontal dimensions) and from the right side (for vertical dimensions).

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Allowance

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The tightest possible fit between two mating parts.

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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A private, non-profit organization that coordinates the development and use of a voluntary consensus standards in the United States.

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

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A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices in the United States.

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Angle

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The amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or degrees.

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Annotate

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To add explanatory notes to a drawing.

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Arbitration

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The hearing and determination of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons chosen or agreed to by them.