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An element of inspection consisting of investigation, without the use of special laboratory appliances or procedures, of supplies and services to determine conformance to those specified requirements which can be determined by such investigations. Examination is generally non-destructive and includes, but is not limited to visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, and other investigations; simple physical manipulation; gauging, and measurement. [D00638]
The rate of conversion from one currency to another. Exchange rates tend to fluctuate overtime and the rate is particularly important when an organization is involved in supplying or receiving goods and services to or from another country unless a currency has been specified for the project. [D02724]