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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There’s potentially room for improvement through calibration or toying with other presets.
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Those meters come with a calibration certificate that verifies their measurements are consistent and reliable.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The service includes a leak check, a vent check, and flame calibration.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Each major manufacturer — Abbott, Siemens, Roche, and Beckman Coulter — uses proprietary antibodies and calibration systems protected as intellectual property.
—Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Those meters come with a calibration certificate that verifies their measurements are consistent and reliable.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The service includes a leak check, a vent check, and flame calibration.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Each major manufacturer — Abbott, Siemens, Roche, and Beckman Coulter — uses proprietary antibodies and calibration systems protected as intellectual property.
—Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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