calibration

noun cal·i·bra·tion \ ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən \

|Updated on: 2 Jul 2018

Definition of calibration

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

Recent Examples of calibration from the Web

Over the weekend, Tesla pushed out an over-the-air software update, one that the carmaker says tweaked the calibration of the vehicle’s anti-lock braking algorithm.

— aarian marshall, WIRED, "Tesla’s Quick Fix For Its Braking System Came from the Ether," 30 May 2018
The software update changed the calibration of the anti-lock braking algorithm across variations in usage and environmental conditions, according to Tesla.

— tim higgins, WSJ, "Consumer Reports Thought a Tesla Took Too Long to Stop. The Company Fixed It Via a Software Update.," 30 May 2018
The claim at times has proved to be a careful calibration of trying to stay away from the Russia probe even while maintaining his credibility for being left out of the loop by the West Wing.

— elizabeth landers, CNN, "Mike Pence tells Mueller 'it's time to wrap it up'," 10 May 2018
The gain is turned way up on the electronic throttle calibration, probably in an effort to make the most of the limited torque on tap.

— james tate, Car and Driver, "2018 Subaru BRZ tS," 15 Feb. 2018
Changes to calibration in the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, as well as lightweighting with carbon fiber inside and titanium on the quad exhaust pipes provide a slight torque boost, from 502 to 516.

— robert duffer, chicagotribune.com, "The devil drives the 2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR," 3 July 2017
Rotation – 5,000 to 8,000 miles: Even if tire pressure is correct, variations in suspension calibration, weight balance, and road conditions make tires wear out at different rates.

— alex leanse, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Your Car Ready For Your Next Road Trip," 25 Apr. 2017
Since ARCore requires calibration and a custom setup per device model, the minimum requirements aren't based on an Android version but are instead limited to specific models.

— ron amadeo, Ars Technica, "Google’s ARCore hits version 1.0, brings augmented reality to 100 million devices," 23 Feb. 2018
Dozens of variables are weighed when an automaker sets the base calibration for a car’s brakes.

— russ mitchell, latimes.com, "Consumer Reports embraces Tesla's Model 3, recommending the car after Tesla fixes brake issue," 30 May 2018

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