calibration
noun
cal·i·bra·tion
ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 
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
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The calibration runs on its own and only takes a few seconds to drive each motor.
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PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
The city plans to begin outdoor testing and calibration when warm weather arrives this spring, and then to start deploying the monitors, according to Adams.
—John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The grant will help fund four gas monitors and calibration systems for the Shakopee Fire Department.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
So careful calibration will be needed to prevent such blowouts.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
The city plans to begin outdoor testing and calibration when warm weather arrives this spring, and then to start deploying the monitors, according to Adams.
—John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The grant will help fund four gas monitors and calibration systems for the Shakopee Fire Department.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
So careful calibration will be needed to prevent such blowouts.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for calibration
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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