Definition(s)
Measure
Determining of dimensional value and recording of it on a worksheet.
Source: API RP 7G-2, Recommended Practice for Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Measure
Variable to which a value is assigned as the result of measurement.
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 15939:2007]
- Note 1 to entry: The term “measures” is used to refer collectively to base measures, derived measures, and indicators.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards
Measure
Measures includes both plant and equipment (ie hardware) and also management systems (ie software).
Source: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations, Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (UK HSE L65), Second Edition, 1997. Regulatory Guidance
Measure
Measures has the same meaning as in paragraph 35. In the context of this regulation measures for control purposes include plant, equipment and workplace procedures. Examples are listed in the box below: ESD systems, ballast control system, vents and drains, emergency response procedures, ie sending key personnel to determine the appropriate actions, automatic isolation valves, blowdown and flare systems, portable fire-fighting equipment.
Source: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations, Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (UK HSE L65), Second Edition, 1997. Regulatory Guidance