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Measurement and metrology -- Language and systems of measurement -- Measurement and tolerances -- Statistics and metrology -- Measurement with graduated scale and scaled instruments -- Vernier instruments -- Micrometer instruments -- Development and use of gage blocks -- Measurement by comparison -- High-amplification comparators -- Pneumatic measurement -- Calibration -- Optical flats and optical alignment -- Reference planes -- Angle measurement -- Surface measurement -- Coordinate measuring machines -- Optical metrology -- Appendices -- Appendix A. Decimal equivalents -- Appendix B. Conversion table -- Conversion table : inches to millimeters -- Conversion table : millimeters to inches -- Appendix C. Geometric optics -- Single lens magnifiers -- Summary -- Appendix D. Prefixes used as multipliers -- Recommended pronunciation of prefixes -- Appendix E. Trigonometric functions -- Appendix F. Metrology-related web sites

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