calibration

noun

Definition of calibrationnext
as in measurement

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Recent Examples of calibration Delicate electronics, fragile calibration tools or volatile medical supplies may require specialized qualification or shock-absorbing casings to withstand these forces. — Euihyeon Choi, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The partnership covers final assembly and calibration in Europe. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Throttle calibration, regenerative braking, controller tuning, battery thermal management and long-term reliability all matter just as much as peak power. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026 Psyche's twin multispectral cameras also passed their calibration tests, capturing the frames for the time-lapse while spotting Mars' tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, from a distance, the NASA statement read. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for calibration
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measurement
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  • The Quality Gap Arcade Is Pointing At The rationale Arcade gives rests on its own measurement.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The combination create a larger pool of premium digital out-of-home national, local and programmatic inventory across cinema, office and residential buildings and will enhance NCM’s data, targeting and measurement capabilities.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of measurement

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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibration. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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