calibration

noun

Definition of calibrationnext
as in measurement

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Recent Examples of calibration 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 The new system employed a high-fidelity calibration scheme that significantly reduced this problem, achieving 0.1 percent error rate per qubit. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Feb. 2025 The system also offers features like advanced room calibration, customizable EQ settings, and support for streaming lossless music. — Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calibration

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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibration. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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