Realization of the definition of a given nominal property, with stated nominal property value and associated examination uncertainty, used as a reference.
Example: A given
examined value for a bacterial
taxon can be compared for equivalence with the stated nominal property value of an examination standard in the form of typical bacteria of the species.
Source:
PAC, 2018, 90, 913. 'Vocabulary on nominal property, examination, and related concepts for clinical laboratory sciences (IFCC-IUPAC Recommendations 2017)' on page 929 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2011-0613)