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Re: Test question

At 13:09 -0400 6/4/03, Herbert H Gottlieb wrote:

I'm surprised that a professor of physics would be acquainted with
a somewhat insider term used mainly by professional engineers when
making precise measurements or formulating specifications for
items not used in space travel.

Why? Anyone who grew up earlier than the 60s, and many since have
heard and used the term throughout school.

Hugh
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