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Start with the plain-language meaning, then reach for the technical definition when you need precision.

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Repeatability

Also: same-condition precision

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In plain language

Agreement among results repeated over a short time under the same stated conditions.

Technical definition

Repeatability is a precision condition with the same method, operator, instrument, location, and object; reproducibility changes conditions.

Example Five caliper readings by one operator quantify repeatability, not universal accuracy.

Common misconception Repeatable bias can produce tightly grouped but wrong measurements.