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

Additionally, the calibration issues and sources of noise aboard the spacecraft(s) sent to conduct the mission would need to be overcome as well. —Big Think, 14 Nov. 2025

Reporters who attended the event reported that the organizers attributed the robot mishap to calibration and lighting issues, according to theTimes. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025

As per Newsweek, Vladimir Vitukhin, Idol’s CEO, later stated that the incident was caused by a calibration error in the humanoid robot’s balance and motion control algorithms. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025

Testing and calibration of the HWA EVO is currently underway, with deliveries scheduled to begin soon. —Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 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