accuracy (absolute)
The degree of conformity of a measured or calculated value to the true value, typically based on a global reference system. For time, the global reference can be based on the following time scales: UTC, International Atomic Time (TAI), or GPS. For position, the global reference can be WGS 84.
Senses
Sense 1
The degree of conformity of a measured or calculated value to the true value, typically based on a global reference system. For time, the global reference can be based on the following time scales: UTC, International Atomic Time (TAI), or GPS. For position, the global reference can be WGS 84.
References
- NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026accuracy (absolute)https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/accuracy_absoluteNIST states most site information is public information and may be distributed or copied, except material marked as copyrighted; attribution requested. Verify per-document markings before quoting.Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).