The process of measuring temperature - insert the sensing probe and take a reading - could not in principle be simpler, but in practice there are many reasons why the reading may not be correct. The following are some basic points to consider: 

• does the probe make proper contact?
• can the sensor stand up to the environment?
• has the thermometer been calibrated?
• what are the industrial specifications and standards?

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• Temperature measurement
  
• Introducing temperature measurement
• Types of thermometer
• Temperature measurements in healthcare
• Temperature measurements in practice