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The difference between the true value of some quantity and its observed value. Every observation is subject to certain errors. Systematic errors affect the whole of a series of observations in nearly the same way. For example, the scale of an instrument m ...

Quality System Certification System.

Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

A length of line or thin rope; A line used to attach a sail to a spar.

Abbreviation for precipitation-evaporation ratio.

A vessel's track through the water.

A factor is an agent who will, at a discount (usually five to 8% of the gross), buy receivables.

To keep the sails full and drawing

Description of a vessel when she rolls or pitches excessively while underway in heavy seas.

A block of wood or a bracket attached to a spar to support another spar attached to it.

The national flag flown on a jackstaff on the bow of naval ships while anchored.

A navigational light which turns on and off in a regular pattern, but is on more than it is off, so the period of light is longer than the period of darkness.

(See ROPE-YARN.)

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Temperature before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.

Protection and indemnity insurance

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An old term to describe an untrained or incompetent seaman, or one who was worn out after many years of work.

North American Free Trade Agreement.

(Ex Works) (...Named Place): A Term of Sale which means that the seller fulfills the obligation to deliver when he or she has made the goods available at his/her premises (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.) to the buyer. In particular, the seller is n ...