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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Testing and calibration of the HWA EVO is currently underway, with deliveries scheduled to begin soon.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Combined with the eddy current sensor for flow calibration, extrusion remains steady across long runs.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Filling a data gap The Ocean-4 01 underwent a series of rigorous verifications, including payload activation, ground-space link establishment, and system calibration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Google says the Pixel Watch 4 is 18% more accurate in identifying sleep stages than its predecessor, thanks to better algorithms and sensor calibration.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Combined with the eddy current sensor for flow calibration, extrusion remains steady across long runs.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Filling a data gap The Ocean-4 01 underwent a series of rigorous verifications, including payload activation, ground-space link establishment, and system calibration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Google says the Pixel Watch 4 is 18% more accurate in identifying sleep stages than its predecessor, thanks to better algorithms and sensor calibration.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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