calibration
noun
cal·i·bra·tion
ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated
2
: a set of graduations to indicate values or positions
—usually used in plural
calibrations on a gauge
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Its Liquid Retina display incorporates P3 wide color, True Tone calibration, and ultra-low reflectivity for visual precision.
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Automatic focus and keystone correction handle the image calibration instantly, minimizing setup friction.
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This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Its Liquid Retina display incorporates P3 wide color, True Tone calibration, and ultra-low reflectivity for visual precision.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Automatic focus and keystone correction handle the image calibration instantly, minimizing setup friction.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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