calibration

noun

cal·​i·​bra·​tion ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən How to pronounce calibration (audio)
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 process of projecting the radar data onto the 2D image is governed by a transformation matrix based on the sensors’ parameters and physical measurements done during the calibration process. IEEE Spectrum, 23 Apr. 2024 The watch’s astronomical complication tracks the night sky with a calibration to Shanghai, China. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 Life, with all its calibrations, turns on unpredictable things. Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024 The calibration screen, meanwhile, will load fastest when a cellphone hot spot is in use or a router is in close range. Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024 Merging two lives, two beings who are always changing, is a delicate balance of individual autonomy and collective submission that requires perpetual calibration. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 There are also calibration frequencies and other regulations meant to keep automakers in line and accurate. Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2024 This exceptional calibration results in an optimally balanced hair dryer that sits comfortably in hand, reducing hand strain even during extended use. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 Will Apple have to change its policy and make its parts calibration tool available to everyone? Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

calibr(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of calibration was in 1852

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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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