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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of setting an instrument to be precise and correct.
Common pairings
calibration process
in need of calibration
calibration error
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Word forms
- Plural
- calibrations
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Etymology
From "calibrate" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ion."
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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.
