Engineering glossary

Datum reference frame

A datum reference frame establishes the reference system for interpreting specified geometric controls. Reordering referenced datums can change the meaning of the requirement.

Reviewed 1 October 2026

In a revision review

Do not alphabetically sort datum references during a comparison.

Related workflow

Use the glossary to interpret the review record. The applicable drawing, contract and standard remain the authority for acceptance.

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