Definition
Editing is the third and final step in the VEEValidation, Estimation, Editing - systematic process to ensure quality of raw metering data from electricity meters. (ValidationThe first step in VEE - automated checks of metering data against technical and logical limits to detect obviously erroneous values., EstimationThe second step in VEE - calculation of missing or rejected metering values based on historical patterns, neighbouring meters or statistical models., Editing) process. When automatic validation and estimation cannot provide a satisfactory value, the MDMMeter Data Management - system for collection, storage, quality assurance and distribution of metering data from the electricity grid. system allows authorised users to make manual corrections. All edits are logged with timestamp, user and justification - so there is always a complete audit trail. Editing is intended as a last resort, not routine practice. Good practice is to keep the proportion of manually edited values as low as possible through effective validation and estimation rules.