| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Expression | 1. The error in the reading of a mathematical instrument arising from the zero of the index not being in complete adjustment with that of the limb, or with its theoretically perfect position in the instrument; a correction to be applied to the instrument readings equal to the error of the zero adjustment.[Websters]. | |
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Common Expressions: INDEX ERROR
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| Index error | The error in the reading of a mathematical instrument arising from the zero of the index not being in complete adjustment with that of the limb, or with its theoretically perfect position in the instrument; a correction to be applied to the instrument readings equal to the error of the zero adjustment. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: INDEX ERROR
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Index error | Environment | A constant instrumental error due to the displacement of the zero or index mark or vernier of an instrument or scale. (references) | |
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