messresultaat

Messresultaat is a term used to describe the outcome of a measurement or test. In technical and scientific contexts it refers to the observed value that results from applying a defined method, instrument, and sampling conditions to a specific quantity. The term may appear in Dutch-language texts, especially in bilingual or technical documents, but more common Dutch equivalents include meetresultaat or meetresultaten, depending on the phrasing.

A messresultaat typically includes several elements: the measured value, the unit of measurement, the method or procedure used, the date and time of the measurement, and information about the instrument or sensor. It may also record the conditions under which the measurement was taken, such as temperature, pressure, or sample characteristics, and the estimated uncertainty or confidence interval associated with the value. In quality control and data analysis, the messresultaat is often compared to specifications, tolerances, or reference standards to decide on acceptability or further action.

In practice, the term underscores the importance of traceability and reproducibility. Documenting a messresultaat with its method, equipment, and conditions allows others to reproduce the result or understand discrepancies between different measurements. While the phrase resembles German Messresultat, Dutch usage more commonly uses terms like meetresultaat. See also measurement, measurement uncertainty, calibration, and data quality.