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 plural

calibrations on a gauge

Examples of calibration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rotate your body and the 3D view rotates with you, with no calibration needed. — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

This continuous calibration keeps early evaluation aligned with reality. — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Future work could also include one-shot or zero-shot calibration, potentially allowing a system to work for a new task or user with little or no additional calibration. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Accuracy can shift with arm position, skin color and recent calibration. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 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