Re: [LEAPSECS] Precision vs. resolution

From: Markus Kuhn <Markus.Kuhn_at_cl.cam.ac.uk>
Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 17:12:50 +0100

John Cowan wrote on 2006-05-24 14:25 UTC:
> Can someone lay out for me exactly what the difference is between
> clock precision and clock resolution? I've read the NTP FAQ and
> several other pages but am more confused than ever.

I do not think there exists a single universally recognized formal
international standard that defines the exact meaning of these terms. I
have seen many slightly contradicting definitions of these terms used by
different authors. Therefore, whenever you use terms, best attach a
brief definition yourself to clarify what exactly you mean.

Markus

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