International Standard
ISO 9186-1:2014
Graphical symbols — Test methods — Part 1: Method for testing comprehensibility
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ISO 9186-1:2014
Edition 2
2014-03
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This standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2019. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 9186-1:2014

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Abstract

ISO 9186-1:2014 specifies a method for testing the comprehensibility of graphical symbols. It provides a measure of the extent to which a variant of a graphical symbol communicates its intended message. The purpose is to ensure that graphical symbols and signs using graphical symbols are readily understood. The intention is to encourage the development of graphical symbols which are correctly understood by users when no supplementary (i.e. explanatory) text is presented. When such a graphical symbol cannot be developed, it might be necessary to present a graphical symbol together with supplementary text explaining its meaning in the language of the intended users.

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  • Status
     : Published
    Publication date
     : 2014-03
    Stage
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  • Edition
     : 2
    Number of pages
     : 18
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 145
    ICS :
    01.080.10 
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