Calibration (Noun)
Meaning
The act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; "the thermometer needed calibration".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The manufacturer's instructions specified that the gas analyzer required periodic calibration to ensure accurate readings.
- To maintain accuracy, the quality control team performed calibration on the weight scales at the start of each shift.
- After being shipped to a different laboratory, the sensitive equipment required calibration before it could be used.
- Before using the equipment to test water samples, the lab technician made sure the spectrophotometer underwent thorough calibration.
- Annual calibration of the altitude measuring instruments on the aircraft ensured the pilot's ability to maintain precise altitude.