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The CIPM has been asked in the last years to take an initiative with respect to the expression of uncertainties. It entrusted the BIPM to study the problem and to gather a Working Party in view of reaching an international agreement.

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Giacomo, P. (1983). On the Expression of Uncertainties. In: Cutler, P.H., Lucas, A.A. (eds) Quantum Metrology and Fundamental Physical Constants. NATO Advanced Science Institutes Series, vol 98. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2145-1_33

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