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

Now that beta test vehicles have been created, the company will use those to validate ride quality, handling, braking, thermodynamics, aerodynamics and sound insulation calibrations and engineering. —Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

Instead, make sure to prioritize and offer human-in-the-loop calibration. —Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

The sensor provided smooth, accurate tracking on multiple surfaces without requiring manual calibration. —Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025

Installing the device is as simple as clamping the mount onto the seat tube, clamping the power meter itself onto the chain, then connecting the power meter to the mount … no subsequent calibration is necessary. —New Atlas, 20 Aug. 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