1. one of the ten mainneedle actions of an E-meter. A change of characteristic occurs when we hit on something in the preclear's bank. It occurs only when and each time we ask that exact question. As the question or item alone changes the needle pattern, we must assume that that is it and we use it. It is not much used but must be known. (EME, pp. 15-16)2. the meter on a certain question has its needleshift into a differentaction than it was in. It resumes its oldaction when you no longer ask the question. (SHSpec 1, 6105C07)