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The measurement that limits the answer when adding or subtracting measurements is to be stated.

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The exact precision of the reading depends upon the sensitivity of the instrument. An exact measurement is not possible as all instruments have a certain degree of uncertainty. Higher the uncertainty, less precise will be the measurement.

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