calibration

noun

cal·​i·​bra·​tion ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən How to pronounce calibration (audio)
1
: the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated
2
: a set of graduations to indicate values or positions
usually used in plural
calibrations on a gauge

Examples of calibration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There's also the question of standardization and calibration across diverse equipment types. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Most folks don’t have the time or the money to go anywhere near these methods, and most modern TVs will perform well without professional calibration. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024 Specifically, the battery would lose its health metrics if another iPhone battery was swapped-in without calibration. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Our benchmarks test color gamut, brightness, color accuracy, and contrast ratio using Calman monitor calibration software, a Murideo Six-G signal generator, and a Klein K-10A colorimeter. PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for calibration 

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Word History

Etymology

calibr(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of calibration was in 1852

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Cite this Entry

“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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