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reference mark
noun
1.
Surveying. a permanent mark set at a specific distance in a specific direction from a survey station so as to permit accurate reestablishment of the station.
2.
any of various written or printed symbols, as an asterisk (*), dagger (†), or superscript number, used to indicate the presence of further information in a footnote, bibliography, or other text.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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When its leading edge is tangent to the reference mark the clock time should be recorded.
The reference mark will be corrected in an applicable revision, to be issued separately.
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