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

Examples of calibration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The service includes a leak check, a vent check, and flame calibration. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

Each major manufacturer — Abbott, Siemens, Roche, and Beckman Coulter — uses proprietary antibodies and calibration systems protected as intellectual property. —Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026

These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026

Combining datasets from multiple telescopes and observations requires calibration to account for different optics, filters, and detectors. —Liz Kruesi, Quanta Magazine, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

calibr(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for calibration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation