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RMS error

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  1. [georeferencing] RMS is an acronym for root mean square. A measure of how well georeferenced points align with real-world geography in spatial data calculations. A low RMS error indicates generally good alignment; a high RMS error indicates a higher probability of stretching or shrinking.

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