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

Traditional telescopes such as the Hubble or James Webb use two pieces of glass that require extremely precise calibration to function, which can lead to painfully expensive and complex fixes. —Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025

They're meant for serious video enthusiasts who are willing to pay for professional calibration or who have the necessary equipment and knowledge to do the job themselves. —PC Magazine, 29 July 2025

Use comfort-zone calibration to help employees set goals that stretch them. —Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

The team's findings also challenge the calibration of key instruments on dedicated Venus spacecraft, like the LIR camera aboard Japan's Akatsuki Venus orbiter. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025

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