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Resistor
An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
Capacitor
An electrical device used to store electrical charge.
LED
Light Emitting Diode
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Annotate
To add explanatory notes to a drawing.
Accuracy
The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or accepted) value.
Acute Triangle
A triangle that contains only angles that are less than 90 degrees.
Aesthetic
1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. Of pleasing appearance.
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Allowance
The tightest possible fit between two mating parts.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
A private, non-profit organization that coordinates the development and use of a voluntary consensus standards in
the United States.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices in the
United States.
Angle
The amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in
radians or degrees.
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Arbitration
The hearing and determination of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons
chosen or agreed to by them.
Area
The number of square units required to cover a surface.
Arrowheads
Arrowheads are used to indicate the end of a dimension line or leader.
Assembly
A group of machined or handmade parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit.
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Resistor
An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
Capacitor
An electrical device used to store electrical charge.
LED
Light Emitting Diode
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Annotate
To add explanatory notes to a drawing.
Accuracy
The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or accepted) value.
Acute Triangle
A triangle that contains only angles that are less than 90 degrees.
Aesthetic
1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. Of pleasing appearance.
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Allowance
The tightest possible fit between two mating parts.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
A private, non-profit organization that coordinates the development and use of a voluntary consensus standards in
the United States.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices in the
United States.
Angle
The amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in
radians or degrees.
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Arbitration
The hearing and determination of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons
chosen or agreed to by them.
Area
The number of square units required to cover a surface.
Arrowheads
Arrowheads are used to indicate the end of a dimension line or leader.
Assembly
A group of machined or handmade parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit.
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