calibration

noun

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

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Three in college, and four later, gambling with the delicate calibration that exists between a meager bone density—after four years of iron deficiency, amenorrhea, and a propensity for fracturing—and a need for running like breathing, like air. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Formlabs’ pre-tuned resin profiles are designed to spare you the usual exposure calibration, although PreForm still allows manual adjustments. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Rotate your body and the 3D view rotates with you, with no calibration needed. — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 This continuous calibration keeps early evaluation aligned with reality. — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calibration

Word History

Etymology

calibr(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of calibration was in 1852

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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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