Glossary S
Deutsch: Form / Español: Forma / Italiano: Forma
The shape of an object located in some space is a geometrical description of the part of that space occupied by the object, as determined by its external boundary - abstracting from location and orientation in space, size, and other properties such as colour, content, and material composition.
Deutsch: Standard / Español: Estándar / Português: Standard / Français: Standard / Italiano: Standard
In an industrial context, a standard is a set of guidelines, specifications, or requirements that are used to ensure the quality, safety, or performance of products, processes, or services. Standards are developed and maintained by standards organizations, government agencies, or industry associations, and they can be voluntary or mandatory.
Stepped roof refers to a building component enclosing a building above, thus providing a weatherproof having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs or provided with a step or steps.
Standardized test refers to a test that compares a child's performance with the performance of a large group of similar children (usually children of the same age).