calibration

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

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

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Kraft Heinz has introduced a line of Heinz barbecue sauces, a millennial-friendly MAX line of Maxwell House coffees with three caffeine calibrations, and Philadelphia Cheesecake Cups.

— bryan gruley, Bloomberg.com, "Why the Hatchet Men of 3G Spent $10 Million on a Better Oscar Mayer Weiner," 2 Aug. 2017
But make no mistake that this is a new order demanding its own calibrations, all wrapped up in the inherent stakes of George’s looming free agency.

— rob mahoney, SI.com, "How Will the Thunder Deploy Russell Westbrook and Paul George?," 2 Aug. 2017
Baseball’s calibration makes consecutive pennants unlikely, and three consecutive pennants all but impossible.

— sam mellinger, kansascity, "Royals trade for Melky Cabrera, make one more push toward one more championship," 30 July 2017
New corrections Among the changes was the addition of two new satellites and some improvements to the calibration algorithms for other troublesome hardware.

— scott k. johnson, Ars Technica, "Satellite temperature record update closes gap with surface records," 5 July 2017
Four people work at the fenced installation all the time, but about 10 folks are there when calibration starts.

— lauren ritchie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Development in Okahumpka might disturb Naval sonar installation at Bugg Springs," 28 June 2017
The appeals court found there was in-court confusion over verification versus calibration of the radar gun.

— matthew glowicki, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville Metro police officer cleared of lying in Court of Appeals ruling," 26 June 2017
After learning of the calibration records, Burke deemed the traffic stop unwarranted and, reversing her earlier ruling, granted a motion to suppress evidence.

— matthew glowicki, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville Metro police officer cleared of lying in Court of Appeals ruling," 26 June 2017
Before the interview, Couric asked the VCDL members to sit in silence for ten seconds to allow for calibration of the recording equipment.

— jack greiner, Cincinnati.com, "Court doesn't buy 'libel-by-editing' case against Couric," 22 June 2017

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