215 — Proximity
| Code | Description | History |
|---|---|---|
01
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Less than | +24 |
02
|
Not more than | +24 |
03
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Exactly
The supplier’s true figure, or at least a best estimate expected to be within 10% of the true figure (ie a quoted figure of 100 could in fact be anything between 91 and 111) |
+24 |
04
|
Approximately
Generally interpreted as within 25% of the true figure (ie a quoted figure of 100 could in fact be anything between 80 and 133). The supplier may introduce a deliberate approximation to reduce the commercial sensitivity of the figure |
+24 |
05
|
About
Generally interpreted as within a factor of two of the true figure (ie a quoted figure of 100 could in fact be anything between 50 and 200). The supplier may introduce a deliberate approximation to reduce the commercial sensitivity of the figure |
+24 |
06
|
Not less than | +24 |
07
|
More than | +24 |