Standardval

Standardval is a term used in engineering, data science, and software engineering to denote a predefined baseline numeric value that serves as a reference point in calibration, normalization, and interoperability.

The word is a portmanteau of standard and value. In practice, a standardval represents the agreed-upon value among a standards body, supplier, or project team. It may be specified in documentation, interfaces, or data schemas and is often versioned to reflect updates.

In metrology, standardval provides a reference for instrument calibration and error assessment. In data processing, standardval serves as a normalization target, allowing measurements from different sensors or systems to be compared on a common scale. In software configuration, it defines a default that can be overridden by environment settings.

Variants may include multiple standardvals for different dimensions, such as standardval_zero, standardval_scale, or standardval_offset. Some ecosystems distinguish between a literal standardval (the exact predefined value) and a nominal standardval (the intended target with tolerance).

See also: standardization, calibration, normalization, reference value.