calipering

Definition of caliperingnext
present participle of caliper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calipering
Verb
  • Its behind-the-scenes work includes calibrating and measuring test equipment for spacecraft, including those being used in the Artemis program.
    Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Even better, Chapman is near perfect at calibrating those aggressive, green-light decisions within the context of the game.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The decision to cut back on fertilizer is weighing most on farmers in the South, where only 19% bought fertilizer ahead of time, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation report.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Five other candidates running or weighing campaigns as less progressive counterparts to Mayor Brandon Johnson raised more than $100,000, evidence that February 2027’s election will likely again feature a crowded field.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Under the agreement, within a week, the Park Service will hang three flags on the Stonewall monument flagpole — each measuring three feet by five feet.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Neither seemed to pull ahead in this measuring opportunity, and Sumrall doesn’t want the lights to get too bright for them.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The series is now being adapted for the Brazilian market as part of ReelShort’s aim of scaling its content and expanding its global footprint.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Honorable Gays is produced by France’s production banner, French Tuck Media, which focuses on scaling premium unscripted and documentary storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices and reflect the nuance and humor of South Asian and LGBTQ+ communities.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Her unique musical journey spanning decades has enriched our cultural heritage and touched the hearts of countless people around the world.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Cyber-physical systems going to become very pervasive The concept of cy-trust focuses on quantifying trust in a measurable way.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The agency claims that quantifying health benefits is too uncertain.
    Andrew Behar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Calipering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calipering. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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