calibration

noun

Definition of calibrationnext
as in measurement

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Recent Examples of calibration In most cases, the bigger issue is aggressive calibration rather than the hardware alone. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 Modern digital surfacing and precise calibration have come to greatly enhance prescriptions. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Nothing about the unboxing process feels intimidating, though first-time users should expect roughly 15 to 20 minutes of assembly before beginning calibration. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 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 See All Example Sentences for calibration
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measurement
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  • In 2015, an international team led by ecologist Thomas Crowther developed the first global tree-density map by combining satellite observations with hundreds of thousands of field measurements collected from every continent except Antarctica.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • That process began with measurements before this year’s Super Bowl, as Kuechly’s skull was measured by lead sculptor Blair Buswell.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
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