calibration

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for calibration
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measurement
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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