Model and representation
Measurement
Måling
Extended note
The measured result is not the property itself but a result of the relation among object, procedure, instrument, scale, and conditions.
Limitations
Not the same as
- The property itself
- Observation without procedure
- Interpretation of the result
Related terms
Methodological relevance
Measurement should be recorded with object, property, unit, instrument, calibration, error margin, and conditions of registration.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: DET SOM ER, pp. 24–25 and 29–31; T5, the section on measurement.
- DET SOM ERThe foundational work and primary source.
- T5 — Models and RepresentationThe sustained theory document on models, measurement, simulation, validation, and assignment.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
The temperature was measured with this instrument under these conditions.
Incorrect or over-strong use
The number appears in the dataset; therefore it is directly the actual property.
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Measurement”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Measurement (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/measurement/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Measurement.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/measurement/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Measurement.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/measurement/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Measurement,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/measurement/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Measurement. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/measurement/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.