calibration

/ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of checking or adjusting a measuring instrument so that it gives accurate readings.
    • Proper calibration of a thermometer is essential for cooking meat safely.
    • The calibration of the laboratory scale is done every month to ensure accuracy.
    • The mechanic performed a calibration on the tire pressure gauge.
  2. The markings or graduations on a measuring instrument that show units of measurement.
    • He read the calibration on the syringe carefully before giving the injection.
    • The ruler's calibration was so fine that it could measure millimeters.
    • The calibration on the fuel gauge indicated the tank was half full.
  3. The act of carefully adjusting or fine-tuning something to achieve a specific result.
    • The calibration of the marketing strategy took months of research.
    • The calibration of the sound system made the music sound perfect in the hall.
    • A good leader knows that calibration of feedback is important for team morale.
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