calibration

American  

[kal-uh-brey-shuhn] / ˌkæl əˈbreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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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Other Word Forms

• intercalibration noun

Etymology

Origin of calibration

calibr(ate) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

The problem with Rogue Machine’s production is one of calibration.

From Los Angeles Times

“China’s relative insulation from direct energy shocks-compared to Japan and Korea-provides some policy autonomy, but external volatility necessitates careful calibration between domestic support and external stability,” Li said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For example, they didn’t describe instruments used such as ICP-MS or describe how the sample was prepared before analysis, which can influence the results, of the detection limits or calibration details,” Smilowitz said.

From Salon

Power management, temperature control, automated calibration, and system-level coordination present additional challenges that will grow as quantum systems become more complex.

From Science Daily

Life in such an environment required careful calibration: How Jewish should one be?

From The Wall Street Journal

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