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

The market’s employees lacked knowledge on correct reheating temperature for hot holding potentially hazardous foods, thermometer calibration and chlorine test strip testing method. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Moloughney’s experience suggests that autonomous yard robots may soon offer a viable option for routine snow removal, especially for users willing to invest time upfront in setup and calibration. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026

The main problem is calibration. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026

Maximum Accuracy For maximum accuracy, the factory calibration approach uses the original production measurement data from an exact headphone unit, compensating for even the smallest manufacturing or material variations. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

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