Measurement

Here are entered works on the general process of measuring. Works on the science of measurement or of weights and measures are entered under [Metrology.] Works on the use of laboratory instruments to measure physical quantities and phenomena are entered under [Physical measurements.]
URI(s)
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083608
- info:lc/authorities/sh85083608
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh85083608#concept
Instance Of
Scheme Membership(s)
- Library of Congress Subject Headings
Collection Membership(s)
Variants
- Measuring
- Mensuration
Broader Terms
- Mathematics
- Technology
Narrower Terms
Related Terms
- Metrology
- Physical measurements
Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- http://stitch.cs.vu.nl/vocabularies/rameau/ark:/12148/cb119384533
Closely Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
Earlier Established Forms
- Mensuration
LC Classification
- QA465
- T50-T51
General Notes
- Here are entered works on the general process of measuring. Works on the science of measurement or of weights and measures are entered under [Metrology.] Works on the use of laboratory instruments to measure physical quantities and phenomena are entered under [Physical measurements.]
Example Notes
- Notes under [Metrology; Physical measurements]
Change Notes
- 2001-10-10: new
- 2007-05-25: revised

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