The difference between the actual and measured value.
Shown as a positive value.
Example: When your instrument measures in "1"s, then any value between 6½ and 7½ is measured as "7", so the absolute error is ½.
The difference between the actual and measured value.
Shown as a positive value.
Example: When your instrument measures in "1"s, then any value between 6½ and 7½ is measured as "7", so the absolute error is ½.