calibration

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Recent Examples of calibration Target acquisition, plate-solving alignment, and guiding calibration are handled entirely by on-board automation, shrinking a process that traditionally takes more than an hour down to a 10-to-20-minute window. New Atlas, 12 June 2026 Week-long gembas, or plant visits, ahead of vehicle launches include about 12 people per project auditing station by station, correcting process sheets, ensuring proper calibration of tools and training of workers, and speaking with plant employees about an issue. Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Scaling battery technology With the battery now installed in a working vehicle, Stellantis and Factorial have launched a testing and calibration program to gather performance data from real-world operation. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 The longer-term roadmap includes perimenopause monitoring, hormone replacement therapy calibration, and diagnostics for conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for calibration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibration
measurement
Noun
  • Blocking the details As with other types of data, nuanced measurements are essential for scientific research that clearly describes problems and identifies solutions that are most likely to be effective.
    Mark Axelrod, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
  • Real-time measurements allow researchers to monitor plasma conditions and adjust operating parameters to sustain the fusion reaction safely and efficiently.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibration. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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