Abstract
Specific examples and theoretical reasons are given to prove the advisability of revising the GSI rules for rounding-off the results of measurements. This is especially important in settlements between suppliers and consumers of large consignments of products, primarily relating to energy supply.
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Translated from Izmeritel’naya Tekhnika, No. 11, pp. 56–58, November, 2004.
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Semenov, L.A., Fridman, A.É. Advisability of revising the rounding-off rule for measurement results. Meas Tech 47, 1116–1118 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11018-004-0017-5
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