ratio scale

noun

A scale of measurement of data having a fixed zero value, which permits the quantitative comparison of differences of values.

Meanings

nounratio scale (plural ratio scales)

plural ratio scales

  1. measurementmathematicsA scale of measurement of data having a fixed zero value, which permits the quantitative comparison of differences of values.
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