BS 8888 is a British Standard that provides guidelines for technical product documentation and a framework for the representation of product specifications. It is particularly relevant in engineering and manufacturing contexts, where clear and precise communication of design details is critical. The standard covers a variety of aspects related to technical drawings, including: 1. **Dimensioning and Tolerancing**: It specifies how dimensions should be represented on drawings and how tolerances (the allowable deviations from specified dimensions) should be indicated.
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