calibration
Americannoun
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the act or process of determining, checking, or rectifying the settings or gradations on a measuring instrument or other piece of precision equipment; the resulting condition of the equipment.
I took the copter down to the beach to do the compass calibration, so as to be absolutely sure there was no metal around when I did it.
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the act or process of marking a measuring instrument with the necessary gradations; the resulting markings or settings.
Our measuring cups are designed with calibrations on the side so that exact measurement can be given.
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the act or process of planning or devising something carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc..
He advocated for the calibration of fiscal policy to balance growth needs and minimize debt.
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the act or process of determining the correct range for an artillery gun, mortar, etc., by observing where the projectile hits.
The field regiment moved to a deserted area to carry out a shoot for the calibration of every gun.
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To obtain reliable numerical measurements, the team had to develop sophisticated calibration and analysis techniques.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Artist Damien Hirst created a spot painting to serve as a calibration target for the lander's onboard camera.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Vesuvius measurements from 1997 were included in that earlier calibration, but their uncertainties were large enough that they had relatively little influence on the final result.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
"This will continue for 30 days, with occasional stops to do other early calibration activities."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
I do what the voice says as it runs me through the full calibration.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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