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by adrianpike 3690 days ago
I _think_ it's a small/medium/large reference, but it's definitely an unconventional way to put it.
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yes, common estimating method. My group at Lab 126 used it.

you're correct his usage is uncommon

Sorry, I've seen it used in a few environments now... felt like it was common nomenclature. Googling around seems to confirm.
I don't think you need to apologize. the nomenclature is common, but the usage was new to me. I like neologisms so I'm filing the numbers off your usage and stealing it :)