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Recent Examples of calibration
To resolve the problem, district officials adjusted the calibration of the machines and increased the training of security staff to remind students to take out metal objects from their bookbags.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Traditional telescopes such as the Hubble or James Webb use two pieces of glass that require extremely precise calibration to function, which can lead to painfully expensive and complex fixes.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
That money covers the cost of downloading the data, maintaining a network of calibration sensors on the ground and making sure the stand-alone satellite isn't hit by space debris, according to Crisp.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
But in reality, translating Burkhart's intentions to muscle movements required another intense round of training and calibration.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Traditional telescopes such as the Hubble or James Webb use two pieces of glass that require extremely precise calibration to function, which can lead to painfully expensive and complex fixes.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
That money covers the cost of downloading the data, maintaining a network of calibration sensors on the ground and making sure the stand-alone satellite isn't hit by space debris, according to Crisp.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
But in reality, translating Burkhart's intentions to muscle movements required another intense round of training and calibration.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibration
measurement
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All programs begin with an advanced diagnostic visit that includes a body scan to analyze your body composition, as well as measurements of your vital signs, cardiovascular health, stress levels and cognitive function.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Before satellite measurements, researchers relied on estimates and data from a smattering of air and ground-based sensors.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibration. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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