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 assumption that intensifying economic pain alone, without other efforts or sacrifices on Europe’s part, would eventually enable some vague political re-calibration in Moscow has, so far, not been borne out by events. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

This investigation was conducted in ultraviolet light and using custom calibration to prevent flaring from the red dwarf companions from mimicking white dwarf signals. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026

This hardware is used to test different combinations of wavelengths and amplitudes during calibration. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Here, perhaps, is a truer explanation for the relentless invention and questing that just happens to result in their ecstatic calibrations of noise. — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 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