1. (Tools) a piece of equipment for measuring the hardness of a material, in particular plastic or rubber. 2. (Units) the measurement of the hardness of a material, in particular plastic or rubber.
The DSM-5 was published on May 18, 2013, superseding the DSM-IV-TR, which was published in 2000.
Axis II in the DSM-5. The next edition of the DSM is scheduled for publication in May, 2013. Working groups are reviewing the multiaxial system to try to bring it more into line with international reporting standards (as opposed to U.S. standards) with the goal of having a global approach to mental health diagnosis.