line — 1. (li or ) a traditional unit of distance equal to 1/12 inch (about 2.1167 millimeters). For measuring the thickness of buttons, there is also a smaller line equal to 1/40 inch (0.635 millimeter). The line is called the ligne (see… … Dictionary of units of measurement
Line (length) — The line is an archaic pre metric and pre decimal unit of measurement, one line being equal to 1/10 or in some cases 1/12 of an inch.In useThe line was most useful in machining and became a standard to which small arms ammunition was manufactured … Wikipedia
Measurement and Signature Intelligence — Measurement and Signature Intelligence, or MASINT, refers to intelligence gathering activities that bring together disparate elements that do not fit within the definitions of the major disciplines mentioned above. As a means of collecting… … Wikipedia
Measurement and signature intelligence — (MASINT) is a branch of intelligence gathering activities. MASINT, may have aspects of intelligence analysis management, since certain aspects of MASINT, such as the analysis of electromagnetic radiation received by signals intelligence are more… … Wikipedia
measurement — raises four main issues for the sociologist: representation (how many properties of the empirical world can best be modelled?); uniqueness (how unique are the resulting measurement numbers?); appropriate statistics (what indices may legitimately… … Dictionary of sociology
One Rincon Hill — South Tower One Rincon Hill South Tower at sunset Alternative names Phase II General information Ty … Wikipedia
measurement system — Introduction any of the systems used in the process of associating numbers with physical quantities and phenomena (metrology). Although the concept of weights and measures (measurement) today includes such factors as temperature, luminosity … Universalium
Measurement microphone calibration — In order to take a scientific measurement with a microphone, its precise sensitivity must be known (in volts per Pascal). Since this may change over the lifetime of the device, it is necessary to regularly calibrate measurement microphones. This… … Wikipedia
Measurement while drilling — Well logging Gamma ray logging Spontaneous potential logging Resistivity logging Density logging Sonic logging Caliper logging Mud logging LWD/MWD v · … Wikipedia
line — 1. A mark, strip, or streak. In anatomy, a long, narrow mark, strip, or streak distinguished from the adjacent tissues by color, texture, or elevation. SEE ALSO: linea. 2. A unit of … Medical dictionary
Line of levels — Level Lev el (l[e^]v [e^]l), n. [OE. level, livel, OF. livel, F. niveau, fr. L. libella level, water level, a plumb level, dim. of libra pound, measure for liquids, balance, water poise, level. Cf. {Librate}, {Libella}.] 1. A line or surface to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English