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

Their technology stands out for its self-calibration, high sensitivity, and potential for miniaturization. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025

On a boat tour of the treatment area, Varley and Zurfluh told the Statesman that eradicating the mussels requires constant calibration of the copper levels in the water, a complicated task that demands everything from scuba dives to dozens of water samples each day. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025

Besides a brief demo showing the new robot undergoing a wobbly calibration, the action comes exclusively from older Figure 02s. —Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025

As a result, uneven floors or calibration differences can easily lead to discrepancies of several pounds. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025

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