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

Decontamination procedures on Roman's coronagraph will continue for 30 days, along with periodic checks and other minor calibrations. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Factory visits from Strange Parts and Bitner Built add a little weight to these promises, but questions around long-term reliability, software polish, calibration, and real-world print quality will have to wait until production machines reach users. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

Penn State researchers have contributed to the detector’s construction, cryogenics and liquid xenon systems, as well as background modeling, detector calibrations and statistical analyses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

This careful calibration of fit blurs the distinction between the gallery and the vitrine. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 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