noun Uncommon

calibration

kal-ih-BRAY-shuhn

Calibration (noun) means the process of adjusting an instrument or measurement to match a known standard. Example: “The sensor needs regular calibration to stay accurate.”

noun

The process of adjusting an instrument or measurement to match a known standard.

"The sensor needs regular calibration to stay accurate."

"Calibration of the machine takes about ten minutes each morning."

How to Use Calibration

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or process of setting an instrument to be precise and correct.

Common pairings

calibration process in need of calibration calibration error

Word Forms

calibrations plural

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Etymology

From "calibrate" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ion."

Rhymes for calibration

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “calibration” mean?

The word “calibration” means the process of adjusting an instrument or measurement to match a known standard. In plain terms, the act or process of setting an instrument to be precise and correct.

How do you pronounce “calibration”?

“Calibration” is pronounced kal-ih-BRAY-shuhn (/ˌkæl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “calibration” in a sentence?

Here is “calibration” used in a sentence: “The sensor needs regular calibration to stay accurate.”

What part of speech is “calibration”?

“Calibration” is a noun.

Is “calibration” a common word?

“Calibration” is an uncommon word in modern English.