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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The novel framework is gaining recognition in cyber defense circles for its focus on adaptive reasoning and trust calibration.
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William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
There’s a hidden variable that could be affecting your company’s carbon calibration: tariffs.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Train all managers on consistent evaluation standards, utilizing calibration exercises with real-world examples.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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